The nurse recognizes that which patients are at highest risk for physiologic fatigue? (Select all that apply.)

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Physiologic causes of fatigue include: protein calorie malnutrition, excessive physical activity, sleep deprivation, excessive caffeine or alcohol use, and pregnancy. Parents of a newborn are likely experiencing sleep deprivation. A patient with anorexia is likely not consuming adequate amounts of protein. Consumption of six cups of coffee/day is considered excessive.
A 1/2 mile walk is an appropriate exercise for an older adult and not considered excessive physical activity.

The Nurse Recognizes That Which Patients Are at Highest Risk