Test Prep Blog for the NCLEX-PN^® Exam

For hospitalized, bedridden, or immobile patients, one of the most important nursing responsibilities is to assess the patient’s risk for pressure ulcers. The preferred tool is the Braden Scale, which was developed by nurses. There are six categories of assessment. Six Categories of Assessment Category 1: Sensory Perception When assessing the patient’s sensory perception, the goal is to determine how well the patient can respond to pain or discomfort related to pressure. As the patient’s sensory perception deteriorates, their ability to communicate discomfort from pressure declines, and ...