The home health nurse assesses an 80-year-old who has fallen twice in the last 10 days. The nurse discovers that the patient uses a cane for ambulation stability, drinks up to 6 cups of coffee a day, has altered depth perception because of cataracts, and has recently carpeted her home with a smooth tight weave carpet. The nurse suspects the cause of her recent falls to be:

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Altered depth perception, changes in gait, and slow reaction times may cause falls in older adults. The cane helps with stability, and the smooth tight weave carpet should not cause falls.

The Home Health Nurse Assesses an 80-Year-Old Who Has Fallen