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

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Balance is maintained by the vestibular system, vision, and proprioception. Proprioception is the sense of where one's body is in space and is dependent on intact musculoskeletal function. Standing on one foot at a time challenges proprioception and helps to improve balance.

During a Nursing Assessment, an Older Adult Tells the Nurse