Frailty
Topic: Medical-surgical
Reduced physiological reserve in an older adult that leaves the person vulnerable to minor stressors such as an infection, surgery or a new medicine; it travels with geriatric syndromes such as falls, delirium, incontinence and pressure injuries. Signs include unintended weight loss, exhaustion, weakness, slow walking and low physical activity. Screen for frailty and support exercise, adequate protein intake and medication review.
- Also known as:
- Geriatric syndromes
- In Turkish:
- Kırılganlık
What does Frailty mean?
Frailty is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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