An outcome for an older patient living alone is to be free from falls.Which of these statements by a patient indicates that teaching on safety concerns has been effective?

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Older persons taking medications with adverse effects such as postural hypotension,dizziness,or sedation need to be aware of these potential effects and to take precautions such as changing position slowly or ambulating with assistance if unsteady.Household items that are easy to trip over,such as throw rugs,are a risk factor for falls.Other risk factors include wearing shoes in poor repair or slippery soles.Impaired vision and poor lighting are other risk factors.

An Outcome for an Older Patient Living Alone Is to Be