According to the Braden Scale for Assessing the Risk of Pressure

Multiple Choice

According to the Braden Scale for assessing the risk of pressure sores, which of the following patients would be at highest risk for developing a pressure injury during a surgical procedure?

A) A patient who is alert and responsive and who can walk with assistance.
B) A patient who is responsive to commands and has dry skin.
C) A patient who moves around with assistance and eats ½ of their meals.
D) A patient who can make position changes and who eats three meals a day with snacks.