The nurse plans a safety program for the patients on a medical-surgical unit.Which patient has the greatest likelihood of falling?

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The patient with anemia and dehydration with heart failure has the highest risk of falling.The patient will be taking other medications,including antihypertensive agents that increase the risk of falls caused by confusion,dizziness,or orthostatic hypotension.The replacement of a pacemaker battery in a stable patient is a low-risk,routine procedure.The 21-year-old recovering from the arthroscopy is most likely a healthy adult who is stable while ambulating.The 33-year-old postsalpingectomy is most likely to be healthy but may be a little hypotensive if much bleeding occurred before surgery.

The Nurse Plans a Safety Program for the Patients on a Medical-Surgical