An older female patient with a known intellectual disability is newly diagnosed with osteoporosis and admitted with a fractured hip after falling in the home. What should the nurse realize could have contributed to this patient's health problem?

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Patients with intellectual disabilities may have challenges in understanding and implementing measures to ensure their safety at home, including recognizing and mitigating fall risks. This can contribute to accidents such as falls leading to fractures, especially in conditions like osteoporosis where bones are more fragile.

An Older Female Patient with a Known Intellectual Disability Is