Decreased Appetite and Thirst: The metabolic rate slows down significantly. The body no longer requires the same amount of energy, leading to a natural refusal of food and fluids.
Increased Sleep and Withdrawal: Individuals may spend the vast majority of the day sleeping or detached from their surroundings due to changing brain chemistry and fatigue.
Coolness and Mottling in the Extremities: As the cardiovascular system slows, blood circulation is prioritized for vital organs. Hands, arms, feet, and legs may feel cold to the touch or develop a purplish, mottled appearance.
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