The nurse is using the Braden scale to complete a skin risk assessment.The patient has some sensory impairment and skin that is rarely moist,walks occasionally,and has slightly limited mobility,along with excellent intake of meals and no apparent problem with friction and shear.What would be the patient's total Braden scale score?

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The Braden scale is composed of six subscales: sensory perception,moisture,activity,mobility,nutrition,and friction and shear.The total score ranges from 6 to 23,and a lower total score indicates a higher risk for pressure injury development.On the Braden scale,the patient receives 3 for slight sensory impairment,4 for skin's rarely being moist,3 for walking occasionally,3 for slightly limited mobility,4 for excellent intake of meals,and 4 for no problem with friction and shear.The total score is 21.

The Nurse Is Using the Braden Scale to Complete a Skin