A nurse is notified that a new admission is expected to the unit. The nurse is told that the patient is 101 years old and is being admitted from a nearby nursing home. An appropriate assumption is that

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The patient's age alone does not imply blindness, confusion, or complete dependence. However, older adults are at an increased risk for falls, so it is appropriate to assume the patient's risk for falls may be high.

A Nurse Is Notified That a New Admission Is Expected