The geriatric nurse's decision to identify a specific patient as a falls risk is primarily based on the:
A)presence of visual deficiencies and musculoskeletal weakness.
B)results determined by cognitive and physiologic assessment tools.
C)degree of frailty and functional limitation observed.
D)inability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

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Research has shown that the individual with frailty and physical functional limitations is at greatest risk for falling.

The Geriatric Nurse's Decision to Identify a Specific Patient as a Falls