The nurse is assessing an older patient in a skilled facility for frailty. During the assessment, the nurse determines frailty through the presence of which characteristics? Select all that apply.

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Frailty in older adults is often characterized by poor endurance, low activity tolerance, and generalized weakness. Unplanned weight loss, not gain, and decreased grip strength are also common indicators of frailty.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Patient in a Skilled