Which questions should the nurse ask to assess clients risk

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Problem

A client is admitted to a long-term care facility due to inability to remain independent with activities of daily living. The client had a fall 6 weeks ago and, while no bones were fractured, the client experienced pain and discomfort that limited mobility after the fall. The client's adult child is present at the start of the admission and reports the client has "been in bed for most of the last month." Which questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's risk of complications associated with prolonged immobility?

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