Braden Scores Interpreting
What are the ranges for total Braden scale
What is 6 to 23.
How often should we reposition our patients?
what is every two hours or as needed
What risk is a Braden score 18 or higher
what is low risk
what are we assessing for moisture?
What is how often, and the patent is wet/incontinent ?
What is the score range for moderate risk
What is 15-17.
what are the activity category that is scored? Name any two.
what are Bedrest, chairfast, walks occasionally and walks frequently.
What is the range for high-risk score
what is 13-14
what does the Braden score means to a nurse?
what is helps determine the risk of developing a pressure injury.
What score is considered very high risk and puts the patient at very high risk for pressure ulcers?
what is a score of 12 or lower
What are we assessing when doing a Braden score
what is sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear