It Has Been Determined That Each of the Following Patients

It has been determined that each of the following patients is at risk for falling.Which one requires the nurse's priority for ambulation?

A) A 16-year-old with a sprained ankle being discharged from the emergency department.
B) A 54-year-old who has taken the initial dose of an antihypertensive medication.
C) A 45-year-old postoperative patient up for the first time since knee surgery.
D) An 81-year-old who is asthmatic and had a hip replaced 18 months ago.

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