You are working as a physical therapist in acute care. While reviewing your patient's chart, you notice her Braden score is 15 . How do you interpret this?
A. The patient is malnourished and should have a referral to a nutritionist.
B. The patient should be on a specialized support surface, such as an air-fluidized mattress.
C. The patient is at moderate risk for pressure ulcer formation.
D. The patient is not at risk for pressure ulcer formation.
C
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