In: Anatomy and Physiology
identify five things that you, as PSW, could have done to help Yetta and her family adjust to her decrease in appetite
There are so many reasons for loss of apatite
1. Slowing metabolism
2. Lower activity levels
3. Dehydration
4. Changing taste buds
5 dry mouth
6. Dental problems
There are so many things to increase the appetite
Examples:
1. Create a routine: you should follow the time and eating schedule evaru day at same time
2. Eat with others : depression and loneliness is the main thing for loss of appetite
3. Fight dry mouth: during the medication mouth became dry to avoid that brush their teeth before the eat to help the appetite return
4 drink meals instead: some have dental problems so in that cases we should prefers juice, soft drinks, smoothie, soups rtf.,
5 suggest some appetite stimulants
6 make it special for attract and encourage