The newly hired nurse learns that the facility uses the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk to assess all new admissions. Before using this scale the nurse
1. should receive specific training.
2. must be certified.
3. is required to ask the client's permission.
4. has to obtain special assessment equipment.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should receive specific training in the use of the Braden scale in order for assessment to be accurate.
Rationale 2: The nurse does not need to be certified in the use of the Braden Scale.
Rationale 3: There is no specific permission required from the client.
Rationale 4: There is no special assessment equipment required.
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