During a nursing assessment,an older adult tells the nurse about increasing loss of balance.Further assessment indicates musculoskeletal changes.Which patient teaching should the nurse implement to address musculoskeletal reasons for the loss of balance?

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The loss of balance from a musculoskeletal perspective is usually due to a loss of core muscle strength,thus the nurse suggests standing on one foot at a time while holding onto a chair back,if necessary,and working to increase the duration of the exercise.Lifting weights helps increase muscle strength.Sit-ups are contraindicated for older adults because they put tremendous amounts of stress on the lumbar spine.Low-impact aerobic exercise helps improve conditioning and endurance.

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