Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: The scale measures six elements. The Braden scale assesses six elements: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. This response indicates an understanding of the scale's components. Choice A is incorrect because the elements have different point ranges, not all from one to five. Choice C is incorrect because the client's age is not a factor in the Braden scale. Choice D is incorrect because a higher score on the Braden scale indicates a lower pressure injury risk, not a higher one.