Which statement about the Braden Scale is true?

• A. It assesses risk for pressure ulcers
• B. It assesses wound size
• C. It measures blood pressure
• D. It assesses nutritional intake only

Answer: (A)

The Braden Scale is a risk assessment tool used to predict the likelihood that a patient will develop a pressure ulcer. It looks at multiple factors that influence risk, not just one aspect. Specifically, it evaluates six domains—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear—and assigns scores that are totaled to determine risk level. A lower total indicates higher risk, guiding preventive steps like repositioning schedules, skin care, pressure-relieving surfaces, and nutrition planning.

This is why the statement about risk for pressure ulcers is true. It does not measure wound size, it does not record blood pressure, and it is not limited to nutritional intake alone.