The nurse has used the Braden Risk Assessment Scale to assess three newly admitted patients. The scores are 11, 15, and 17. The nurse prioritizes pressure ulcer prevention for the patient whose score is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
11
Rationale : A Braden score of 11 indicates a high risk for pressure ulcer development. A score of 15 indicates low risk, and a score above 16 is very low to no risk.
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