A gerontological nursing course syllabus includes the topic of helping elders ambulate safely. The major factor contributing to an increased risk of falls in the elderly is:
A) Decline in brain weight
B) Reduction of blood flow to the brain
C) Flawed response to changes in balance
D) Slowed nerve conduction velocity
C
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Although all the statements are true, the major factor increasing the risk of falls is a flawed response to changes in balance.
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