RACP-Geries Flashcards
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Q
Q82. An 85 year old female is admitted to hospital with a sacral ala fracture secondary to a fall. She is managed
conservatively with analgesia and is subsequently discharged home. Which of the following is the best predictor
of her requiring nursing home placement in the next 6 months?
A. Polypharmacy
B. Being home alone
C. Frailty
D. Age
A
C. Frailty
