The nurse is assessing an older adult patient who is bedridden. The nurse notes some muscle wasting. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding?

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Atrophy is the correct term to describe muscle wasting, especially in the context of a bedridden patient, as it refers to the reduction in muscle mass due to lack of use or physical activity.

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