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The nurse cоnducts а hоme visit оn а mаle client with Parkinson’s disease following a recent fall 3 days after discharge from an acute care setting. Nurses’ Notes 1000 – Initial post-discharge visit in the client’s home. Met with client and his son. The client has moderate stage Parkinson’s disease and lives with his adult son, who works full-time and provides supportive care. Client reports that he fell on the stairs, attempting to use the second-floor bathroom. Assessment findings: Client is alert and oriented to person, place and time Walks short distances using a walker without problem, but reports that he tires easily Resting tremors noted in both arms and legs Son reports client needs assistance with ADLs on days when rigidity is worse Client reports that he has not slept more than 2 hours per night since discharge 1100 – After a short rest, continued assessment. Blood pressure sitting 138/88, standing 116/60, complains of dizziness on standing Heart rate 86 beats per minute and regular Respirations 16 per minute and unlabored; breath sounds clear bilaterally Temperature 97.2F (36.2C) Strength in legs is diminished bilaterally, but client is able to bear weight using walker Range of motion is within normal limits but rigid in all extremities Client reports frequent urination, “I am sometimes unable to make it to the bathroom” Speech is slow and halted, but understandable Moderate, continuous drooling noted Medications Lisinopril 40 mg by mouth once daily for hypertension Carbidopa/levodopa 12.5 mg/50 mg 3 times daily by mouth to treat Parkinson’s symptoms Select the risk factors for this patient when performing a fall risk assessment. Select all that apply