What is the total score range for the Braden Scale?

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What is the total score range for the Braden Scale?

Explanation:
The Braden Scale sums scores from six areas to predict pressure ulcer risk. Each area contributes a small number, with most areas scored 1–4 and friction/shear scored 1–3. That setup makes the smallest possible total 6 (all areas scoring 1) and the largest possible total 23 (four in five areas and 3 in the friction/shear area). So the total score range is 6 to 23, where lower scores indicate higher risk and higher scores indicate lower risk.

The Braden Scale sums scores from six areas to predict pressure ulcer risk. Each area contributes a small number, with most areas scored 1–4 and friction/shear scored 1–3. That setup makes the smallest possible total 6 (all areas scoring 1) and the largest possible total 23 (four in five areas and 3 in the friction/shear area). So the total score range is 6 to 23, where lower scores indicate higher risk and higher scores indicate lower risk.

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