They are at risk of falls as they do not pay attention to surfaces or objects below knee height. Falls prevention strategies like removing trip hazards, slippery surfaces and confusing markings on the floor. The person can step over an obstacle if a carer points it out to the person.
The person is unlikely to remember mobility restrictions. They lack the awareness of an inability to weight bear.
Many people try to climb over the bed rails beginning in ACL 2.2, and a floor lying bed lowers the mattress to nearly floor height.