The nurse performs an assessment on a newly admitted older adult client. The client receives a score of 12 on the Braden scale. What is the risk for impaired skin integrity for this client?
A) No risk
B) Low risk
C) Moderate risk
D) High risk
Ans: D
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The Braden scale is used to assess the risk for the development of pressure ulcers. A score of 15-16 indicates a low risk, 13-14 indicates a moderate risk, and a score of 12 or less is indicative of a high risk for pressure ulcer development.
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