Case Study
TW is a 45 yo M who presents to the hospital with candidiasis, malaise, and diarrhea.He reports that he finally came into the hospital because he has had diarrhea for over 4 weeks and is just "sick and tired." He cannot eat very much because of the "sores in my mouth." He doesn't know how much weight he has lost in total but it has been at least 30# since he was at the outpatient clinic last year.
HT: 6'0 WT: 156#
-Which side effect of the above may potentially affect his intake?

Question

Case Study
TW is a 45 yo M who presents to the hospital with candidiasis, malaise, and diarrhea.He reports that he finally came into the hospital because he has had diarrhea for over 4 weeks and is just "sick and tired." He cannot eat very much because of the "sores in my mouth." He doesn't know how much weight he has lost in total but it has been at least 30# since he was at the outpatient clinic last year.
HT: 6'0      WT: 156#
-Which side effect of the above may potentially affect his intake?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sores in the mouth can affect taste, making it difficult for the patient to have an appetite and consume adequate nutrition. The sores in TW's mouth may be affecting his ability to taste and therefore his desire to eat. This may contribute to his weight loss and malaise.

Case Study TW Is a 45 Yo M Who Presents to the to the Hospital