An elderly woman in a residential home has been losing weight since her arrival there. She has been taking several medications t
o treat both a heart problem and a mild case of bronchitis. You notice that she eats only a few bites at mealtimes and seems uninterested in food. Describe several steps you can take to learn whether the medications are interfering with her food intake in some way.
Look at medical chart for prior history and whether after taking the drug appetite decreased, Interview her-, Research the side effects of meds (Alter taste of food, diarrhea, and nausea)-See if there’s an alternative med without side effectsI
IF NO ALT MED:-Client might be depressed- Suggest a psych eval-Look at underlying medical conditions (could be a heart attack or something went unnoticed)-Look at how to increase intake- Nutritional supplements, more snacking-Appetite Supplements
