A family member comes into the clinician's office with her older mother, the patient.In the process of the examination, the nurse practitioner identifies the patient as "frail older adult." The family member asks what that means.The nurse practitioner explains that this refers to:

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Frailty in older adults typically refers to a state of increased vulnerability to stressors due to a decline in physiological reserves and function, often leading to a higher risk of adverse health outcomes.

A Family Member Comes into the Clinician's Office with Her