The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as being at greatest risk for an uninten-tional death?
1. A 58-year-old who skis regularly
2. A 44-year-old alcoholic who lives alone
3. A 72-year-old identified as at high risk for falls
4. A 34-year-old diagnosed with chronic depression
ANS: 3
Among older adults 65 years and older, falls are the leading cause of unintentional death. While the remaining options reflect clients at risk, the probability is not as great.
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