The nurse recognizes that the older adult patient's tendency to take smaller steps with feet kept closer together will most likely result in which one of the following?
A) It will increase the patient's risk of injury resulting from falls.
B) It will result in less stress on the patient's knees, hips, and ankles.
C) It will decrease the amount of energy the patient expends on movement.
D) It will allow for mobility despite the effects of aging on the patient's joints.
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