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A nurse who works with older adults is aware of the high incidence of falls among this population. Which of the following individuals exhibits a significant risk factor for falls?
 
  A) A man who recently had surgery to repair a fractured humerus (upper arm)
  B) A man who has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  C) A woman who takes anticoagulants because of her history of stroke
  D) A woman who is prone to episodes of low blood pressure
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Low blood pressure can lead to loss or balance or loss of consciousness, leading to falls. Arm surgery, diabetes, and anticoagulants are not frequently implicated in older adults' falls.
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