Practice question

How can nurses identify deconditioning in an older person?

Nurses can help manage the risk of deconditioning syndrome in older people in hospital by recognising the symptoms and encouraging them to be more active

Susan Royse
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An older woman in hospital sits on her bed and a nurse has brought a walking frame to encourage her to move, as this will help manage deconditioning syndrome

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