A nurse is assisting an elderly neighbor to rearrange her kitchen to reduce fall risk. The nurse should encourage her to avoid unnecessary reaching by placing all objects that are needed below the level of the:

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Elderly patients should be instructed not to reach for objects that are above head level, causing them to tip their heads backward. Step stools with a wide base of support may also be helpful if objects cannot be stored in this manner.

A Nurse Is Assisting an Elderly Neighbor to Rearrange Her