The nurse admits an older adult patient to the long-term care facility.When assessing for pressure ulcer risk,what should the nurse do after conducting the first Braden scale assessment?

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The initial Braden scale assessment should be repeated in 48 to 72 hours to establish an accurate baseline.Application of barrier products,such as transparent film dressing,prior to a thorough and accurate assessment of need is premature,and possibly unneeded.The Braden Q scale is used to assess pressure ulcer risk in children.Massaging the area over bony prominences could irritate the skin and lead to injury.

The Nurse Admits an Older Adult Patient to the Long-Term