During the admission assessment, the nurse assesses the patient for fall risk. Which finding will alert the nurse to an increased risk for falls?

A) The patient is oriented.
B) The patient takes a hypnotic.
C) The patient walks 2 miles a day.
D) The patient recently became widowed.

Hypnotic

A class of drugs that induce sleep, used medically to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders by calming the central nervous system.

Increased Risk For Falls

Refers to situations or conditions that heighten the likelihood of falling, often seen in elderly or those with physical disabilities.