The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old patient. Which patient report would require immediate action by the nurse?

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Frequent falls from tripping over items on the floor would require immediate action by the nurse as it could indicate an increased risk for injury and impaired mobility. Occasional presence of floaters, greater need for additional light and reading glasses, and development of a white circle around the iris are all common age-related changes and would not require immediate action.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 75-Year-Old Patient