The registered nurse from the home health agency is performing an initial assessment on a 72-year-old patient who was released from a nursing home.The patient had been admitted to the nursing home for therapy after surgery for repair of a fractured left hip.During a survey of the home environment,which finding would cause the nurse to intervene?

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Common physical hazards that lead to falls in the home include inadequate lighting,barriers along normal walking paths and stairways,and a lack of safety devices.All other answers do not indicate a safety risk to the home.

The Registered Nurse from the Home Health Agency Is Performing