A 76-year-old man with frailty and multiple comorbidities is scheduled for elective colorectal surgery. Which factor is most important in pre-operativ...

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A 76-year-old man with frailty and multiple comorbidities is scheduled for elective colorectal surgery. Which factor is most important in pre-operative assessment?

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Assessment of frailty and functional status in addition to traditional risk scores

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Ignoring frailty and relying solely on ASA score

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Assuming age alone determines risk

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Withholding all information about increased risk from the patient

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Relying only on normal ECG to clear for surgery

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Frailty and surgery risk

A 76-year-old man with frailty and multiple comorbidities is scheduled for elective colorectal surgery. Which factor is most important in pre-operative assessment?