The nurse uses the Braden Scale in the extended care facility to determine the client's risk for pressure ulcer development. Which score, based on this scale, places the client at the highest level of risk?
a. 9 or below
b. 10 to 12
c. 13 to 14
d. 15 to 16
A
According to the Braden Scale, a lower score indicates a higher risk for pressure ulcer develop-ment. The client at highest risk would be the client with a score of 9 or lower.
According to the Braden Scale, the scores of 10 to 12 would indicate that the client would be at a high risk for pressure ulcer development.
According to the Braden Scale, the scores of 13 to 14 would indicate that the client would be at a moderate risk for pressure ulcer development.
According to the Braden Scale, the scores of 15 to 16 would indicate that the client would be at a low risk for pressure ulcer development.
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