The nurse is providing care to an elderly female patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with this patient to reduce the risk of falling?
1. Home and ambulation safety
2. Adequate protein and carbohydrate consumption
3. History of strokes
4. History of wrist fractures
Home and ambulation safety
Rationale: A female patient with the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is at an increased risk of falling. The nurse should discuss home and ambulation safety measures with the patient. Adequate protein and carbohydrate consumption would be appropriate to discuss with the patient to aid in the control of diabetes. History of strokes and wrist fractures increases the incidence of falls in males over the age of 75.
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