The elderly patient with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis, diabetes, and improving cellulitis is being discharged home after a stay in a sub-acute care facility. The caregiver asks the nurse about the patient's risk for falls. The nurse reviews the patient's medical history for which risk factors for falls? Select all that apply.
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