A nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for an 82-year-old client living independently. Which finding poses the highest risk for falls and requires immediate intervention?

The correct answer to the question "A nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for an 82-year-old client living independently. Which finding poses the highest risk for falls and requires immediate intervention?" is Option B: Loose throw rugs in the living room.

The other options — A) Dim lighting in the hallway at night, C) Shower without grab bars, D) Stairs without handrails — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Loose throw rugs are a common and easily remedied tripping hazard for older adults. While other options are also fall risks, rugs can cause sudden, unexpected trips, whereas other issues might allow …