The Preceptor Has Reviewed with a New Nurse the Routine

Multiple Choice

The preceptor has reviewed with a new nurse the routine mobility tasks that should be observed to identify an older adult's risk for falling. Which observation made by the new nurse indicates the client is at risk for falling?

A) The client requires an assistive device to ambulate.
B) The client uses the arms of the chair to help get up.
C) The client shuffles steadily up and down the hallway.
D) The client uses the hand rails on the wall while ambulating.