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Elderly patients may refuse to eat or drink due to a variety of factors, including loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing, or changes in taste and smell. Medical conditions, medications, and psychological issues such as depression or anxiety can also contribute to this behavior. Additionally, social factors like loneliness or lack of support during mealtimes may further discourage them from eating or drinking. Addressing these underlying issues is crucial for improving their nutritional intake and overall well-being.
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Is THC contraindicated in elderly lung cancer patients?
If I were caring for a elderly person with lung cancer, i wouldn't have them smoke it. I would have them eat it...in food!
Should patients not eat before coronary stenting?
After midnight the night before the procedure, the patient should not eat or drink anything.
How do you convince your parents to let you grow your hair?
go on "strike" until they say yes, and get their "yes" on recording. do not loose the recording, and do not refuse to eat or drink
Why is my cat refusing to eat or drink water?
There are several reasons why a cat may refuse to eat or drink water, including illness, stress, dental problems, or changes in their environment. It is important to consult a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.
Stomach ulcer and want to know what you can and cant eat or drink?
i have a stomach ulcer and want to know what i can and cant eat or drink..
What does a husky eat and drink to survive?
Well Huskies could eat fish if their in the Artic but if they refuse to eat it, not our fault, they'll just die. It actually depends where are because if they were a pet to someone, the owner would give them dog food because a Husky is a dog. Also about a drink, in the Artic they would drink water from ice or snow becasue snow melts.
Why do patients refuse to eat?
I thought this question was why do psych patients refuse to eat so I will answer both. Some patients refuse to eat because of the disease process they are going through, (influenza, viruses, end of life, etc), others may not eat because they are being stubborn, think 5 year old who is pouting. A psych patient, on the other hand, may be in a state of psychosis, manic phase (think person on stimulants) state of catatonia; they may think their food is poisoned, they may be hallucinating bugs or other disgusting things on food. Psych patients also have control over their eating, if not anything else. If court ordered, they have to take their medicine, but you can't force anyone to perform activities of daily living without possibly violating their rights. (Showering, brushing teeth). Some people may get a feeding tube if they have a guardian to make decisions for them when they can't make their own, but generally, with psych patients, once they are stabilized on medications, they will start to eat.
What are the symptoms of a sick rat?
the rat will be weak/ its eyes will be clouded/ it may refuse to eat or drink/it may not move much. if this is happening to your rat take them to the vet.
What can patients consume before sergery and after?
Usually patients are not allowed to eat or drink anything before or after surgery, though sometimes they are allowed some ice chips or a small amount of clear fluid, depending on the procedure.
Why does a snake kill a rat but refuse to eat it?
A snake kills a rat to eat it, but may refuse to eat it if it is not hungry or if the rat is too large to swallow.
How should patients be prepared for a transhepatic biliary catheterization?
The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.
Is it disrespectful to eat an eagle?
Only if you refuse to eat the beak.
