A nurse is working with a woman who has been reluctant to start a walking program for her osteoporosis.What assessment by the nurse is most important?

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Fear of falling is a common fear in older adults and has special significance to those with osteoporosis.The nurse should first assess for this factor.All other factors can be possible contributors,but people usually attend to safety first.

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