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The most common reason for weight loss is |
In abnormal weight loss and Alzheimer’s patients includes more thanaccurate weights |
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Abnormal weight loss in Alzheimer’s patients includes more than _______ % in one month, _______ % Of body weight in three months, or _______ % of body weight in six months |
5 7.5 10 |
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Weight loss causes _______, _______, _______, and _______. |
Skin tears Wound healing problems Falls Agitation |
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Weight loss from Alzheimer’s disease is _______ and _______. |
Slow Subtle |
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Weight loss in early dementia is caused by _______, _______, or _______. |
Depression Anxiety Medical problems |
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Weight loss in mid stage dementia is caused by _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______. |
Psychosis Depression Agitation Medical problems Failure to correctly feed the patient |
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Weight loss and in stage dementia is caused by The patient forgetting how to_______ and _______. |
Chew and swallow |
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Trouble with _______, _______, and _______ Can produce weight loss |
Teeth, gum, and dentures |
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Patients who lose weight need evaluation by the _______, _______, and _______. |
Nurse Dr Dietitian |
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The first step in treating weight loss is to |
Identify the cause of weight loss |
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_______ is produced by mental problems, behavioral problems, medical problems, chewing and swallowing problems, and failure of staff to appropriately nervous the patient. |
Weight loss |
