A patient is being discharged after hip replacement surgery.The gerontologic nurse recognizes that the most effective intervention to minimize the potential of a fall injury is to

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Identifying the most common causes of falls that the patient is likely to encounter allows for targeted interventions and modifications in the patient's environment or behavior to prevent falls. This proactive approach is more effective than simply discussing assistance, emphasizing caution, or educating about aging, as it directly addresses potential hazards.

A Patient Is Being Discharged After Hip Replacement Surgery