A community health nurse is preparing a teaching program that addresses chronic diseases common among older adults. Which information would be most appropriate for the nurse to incorporate into the program?

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Older adults need to have sufficient cerebral circulation to avoid dizziness. Dizziness can lead to falling. A normal to high-normal blood pressure for the older adult should be maintained. Based on the most current statistics, 15.1% of men and 13.0% of women report having diabetes. Weight-bearing exercises are a way to prevent osteoporosis. Older African American men have the highest rates of hypertension.

A Community Health Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Program That