Loss of Appetite- NCP

Assessment Subjective Data: “Nabawasan yung kain ko mula nang maospital ako.” Objectice Data: Decrease food and fluid intake Decrease weight from 48kg to 39kg

Diagnosis

Planning

Weight loss due to slight loss of appetite since hospitalization as evidenced by decrease intake and weight.

Short term goal: After 8 hours of nursing intervention, patient will be able to regain considerable appetite for food.

Inference A decreased appetite is when you have a reduced desire to eat. Sadness, depression, grief, and anxiety are a common cause of weight loss.

Long-term goal Patient will gradually gain weight after a week of continued good appetite

Intervention Independent: Explain to patient why certain foods are restricted in her condition. Promote pleasant , relaxing environment, including socialization

Rationale To gain patient’s participation in the current diet required. To enhance intake

Prevent, or May have a negative minimize unpleasant effect on appetite odors or sights and eating. Promote adequate and timely fluid intake. Limit fluids 1 hour prior to meal Develop behavior modification program with client involvement appropriate to specific needs.

To reduce possibility of early satiety

Evaluation . Patient’s appetite has improved as evidenced by weight gain from 39kg to 41 kg