A 78 y.o. man comes to the
A 78 y.o. man comes to the office because he would like advice on how to reduce his risk of falling. He nearly fell last week on an icy sidewalk while getting out of a car, and he is afraid that he will break a hip. PMH: HTN, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Medications: hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, terazosin, and topical diclofenac PRN for knee pain. On PE: BP 128/68 and HR 64 after sitting for 5 minutes and 118/62 and HR 70 after standing for 3 minutes. Get Up and Go test is 15 seconds (normal range is 11-20 seconds). Patient uses is arm on the exam table to steady himself when performing the Romberg. The remainder of the neuro and cardiovascular exam is normal. Which one of the following is the best intervention to reduce risk of a fall and subsequent fracture? Group of answer choices Hip protectors. Calcium supplement Discontinue terazosin Tai Chi
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