A nurse visiting a patient in the patient's home assesses the environment for extrinsic risk factors for falling.Which factors should the nurse have the patient or family correct?

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A clean, shiny, and slick kitchen floor increases the risk of slipping and falling. The nurse should advise the patient or family to use non-slip mats or rugs in the kitchen or apply an anti-slip coating to the floor. The absence of door thresholds (A) is not a risk factor for falling. The use of 60-watt bulbs (C) may be a risk factor for poor visibility, but it is not directly related to falling. The placement of the telephone on a bedside table (D) is not a risk factor for falling.

A Nurse Visiting a Patient in the Patient's Home Assesses