An 81-year-old 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 client at great risk for:
A)viral infection.
B)disorientation.
C)malnutrition.
D)physical frailty.

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Self-reported vague signs and symptoms such as lethargy, incontinence, decreased appetite, and weight loss can be indicators of functional impairment. Ignoring older adults' vague symptoms exposes them to an increased risk of physical frailty (impairments in the physical abilities).

An 81-Year-Old Patient Is Reluctant to Report Multiple Vague Signs