Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is completing a risk assessment on a new admission. Which standardized scale will the nurse use to calculate the client's risk for pressure ulcers?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure ulcers by evaluating sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear, unlike the other scales which focus on falls or stool classification.