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

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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 to the same extent.

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Patient Assignment for the Day