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Which of these statements about frailty is (are) true?

A. The concepts of frailty and disability are essentially synonymous.
B. Identifying a patient as "frail" can help guide thinking about risks and benefits in choosing care paths.
C. Neither of the two most prominent models of frailty includes age as a factor.
D. Frailty is typically irreversible, and when identified, primarily serves to initiate discussions regarding comfort care.

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Final answer:

Frailty is not synonymous with disability, identifying frailty can guide care decisions, and age is not included in the two most prominent frailty models.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statements about frailty are B. Identifying a patient as "frail" can help guide thinking about risks and benefits in choosing care paths. and C. Neither of the two most prominent models of frailty includes age as a factor.

The concept of frailty and disability are not synonymous, as frailty refers to a state of increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, while disability refers to a limitation in functioning.

Frailty is not typically irreversible, and its identification serves to initiate discussions regarding appropriate care and interventions to improve outcomes.

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