It has been determined that each of the following patients is at risk for falling.Which one requires the nurse's priority for ambulation?

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Disease,injury,pain,physical development (e.g. ,age),and life changes (e.g. ,pregnancy)compromise the ability to remain balanced.Medications that cause dizziness and prolonged immobility also affect balance.Although all of the options represent a potential risk for falling,the postoperative patient has both prolonged immobility and physical injury (surgery)and so is at greatest risk.The 16-year-old with a sprained ankle being discharged from the emergency department,the 54-year-old who has taken the initial dose of an antihypertensive medication,and the 81-year-old who is asthmatic and had a hip replaced 18 months ago do not receive priority for ambulation.

It Has Been Determined That Each of the Following Patients