A Client Has Had Braden Scores of 18 and 19

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client has had Braden scores of 18 and 19 and 15 and 17 Norton scores of over the last two months. Is trending of these scores significant?

• A) Yes, there is a definite trend of low risk for pressure ulcer development.
• B) Somewhat, but trending would be more accurate if the same scale was used.
• C) No, trending can only be accurate if the same scale is used.
• D) No, the scores indicate opposite risks for pressure ulcer development.

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