An ambulatory patient is admitted to the extended care facility with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.In using a fall assessment tool,the nurse knows that which one of the following is the greatest indicator of risk for falls?

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History of falls is the greatest indicator of risk for falls, as the patient is more likely to fall again if they have a history of falling. While confusion, impaired judgement, and sensory deficit can also contribute to falls, they do not have as strong of a correlation as a history of falls.

An Ambulatory Patient Is Admitted to the Extended Care Facility