The nurse is contributing to a staff education program to prevent falls in the older population. What should the nurse include as areas to assess for fall prevention? (Select all that apply.)

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These factors (use of alcohol, history of falls, medication side effects, and gait and balance issues) are directly related to an increased risk of falls in the older population. Alcohol can impair judgment and balance; a history of falls is a strong predictor of future falls; medication side effects can include dizziness or orthostatic hypotension, which increase fall risk; and gait and balance problems are directly related to the ability to safely navigate one's environment. Pressure sore development, while a concern in the care of older adults, is not directly related to fall risk assessment.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Staff Education Program to Prevent