When Assessing an Older Adult for Intrinsic Risk Factors for Falls,the

Multiple Choice

When assessing an older adult for intrinsic risk factors for falls,the nurse is particularly interested in which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A) An unsteady gait when asked to walk without assistance
B) The presence of throw rugs in the living room of the home
C) The patient's report that he wears corrective lenses
D) An inability to see changes in height because of poor lighting
E) Evidence of short-term memory deficiency