An Older Patient Is Reluctant to Report Multiple Vague Signs

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older patient is reluctant to report multiple vague signs and symptoms,including lethargy,incontinence,and weight loss that have persisted for 6 weeks.The nurse recognizes that such symptoms place the patient at great risk for

• A)viral infection.
• B)disorientation.
• C)malnutrition.
• D)physical frailty.

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