Which statement correctly describes the Braden Scale?

• A. It Is a Tool to Predict Nutritional Outcomes Only
• B. It Is an Evidence-Based Tool to Predict Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries
• C. It Measures Mood and Emotional Well-Being
• D. It Assesses Wound Healing Rate

Answer: (B)

The Braden Scale is an evidence-based tool used to predict a patient’s risk of developing a pressure injury. It assesses six areas—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear—and assigns a score for each. The combined total reflects overall risk: the lower the score, the higher the risk. This scale isn’t about current wounds, mood or emotional well-being, or how fast a wound will heal. Instead, it helps clinicians identify patients who need preventive measures such as repositioning, pressure-relieving devices, skin care, moisture management, and nutrition support. While nutrition is one part of the assessment, the scale relies on multiple factors to gauge risk and guide proactive prevention.