On admission a patient is noted to have an alteration in skin integrity on the right heel.The nurse uses the Braden Scale.Which areas will the nurse assess when using this scale? (Select all that apply.)

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The Braden Scale is a highly reliable scale that uses six subscales to identify patients at greatest risk for pressure ulcers: sensory perception,moisture,activity,mobility,nutrition,and friction and shear.Infection is not an area that is assessed on the Braden Scale.

On Admission a Patient Is Noted to Have an Alteration