When Using the Braden Scale to Predict a Patient's Pressure

question 7

Multiple Choice

When using the Braden Scale to predict a patient's pressure sore risk in relation to activity,what score would the nurse use to document for a patient who is confined to a chair?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Anthropometric Measurements

Measurements of the human body’s physical dimensions and composition, such as height, weight, and body mass index (BMI), used to assess nutritional status and health.

Joint Mobility

The range of motion available at a joint, reflecting the flexibility and health of the joint structures.

Range Of Motion

The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension.

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure.