The nurse is completing a skin risk assessment utilizing the Braden scale.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 Braden scale total score?

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With use of the Braden scale,the patient receives 3 for slight sensory impairment,4 for skin being rarely moist,3 for walks occasionally,3 for slightly limited mobility,4 for intake of meals,and 4 for no problem with friction and shear.The total score is 20.

The Nurse Is Completing a Skin Risk Assessment Utilizing the Braden