Frailty __________.

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Frailty __________.

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Frailty leaves older people highly vulnerable in the face of infection, extreme temperatures, or injury. This is due to a decline in physiological reserves and increased vulnerability to stressors, leading to a higher risk of adverse health outcomes such as hospitalization or death. Frailty is not simply a function of primary or secondary aging, but rather a complex interplay of both. Therefore, option B and D are incorrect. Frailty can interfere with everyday competence and functional capacity, so option C is also incorrect.