A nurse is reviewing the patient assignment for the day. Of all the patients, which individual has the greatest potential for injury during transfers?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Myocardial infarction
c. A cerebrovascular accident
d. An upper extremity fracture
C
Certain conditions increase a patient's risk for falling or potential for injury. Neuromuscular deficits, motor weakness, calcium loss from long bones, cognitive and visual dysfunction, and altered balance increase risk for injury. A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, or upper extremity fracture does not increase the patient's risk for injury.
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