Analyze the causes of anorexia in hospitalized patients.
Provide three patient scenarios that commonly result in decreased food intake during prolonged hospitalizations. For each scenario:
• Name a specific disease or condition.
• State specific medical interventions (medications, tests, or treatment) that may interfere with appetite, or the desire for food.
• Name the type of modified diet that would be ordered and give suggestions for improving diet acceptance.
• Give a suggestion for avoiding decreased food intake.
