12. Loss of Appetite
A person suffering from pneumonia will sometimes be too drained to get up. They will sometimes prioritize sleep and rest over food. Unless they have just had a full meal and would understandably still be too full to eat, this foregoing of food is a typical symptom for many illnesses like the flu or even a headache. So, just lacking an appetite will not in itself signify pneumonia, but the lack of nourishment would be a more immediate concern. A person who is sick needs to nourish to heal. A person’s fatigue and lethargy must not be allowed to get to a point where the person is no longer getting the nourishment they need. If they still refuse to eat, a check with the doctor must be done immediately.
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