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What is the Braden Scale for bedridden patients?

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, millions of people in the United States develop pressure injuries each year, making prevention a critical focus of patient care. For bedridden patients, identifying this risk is key, and this is precisely what the Braden Scale for bedridden patients is designed to do.

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Which time frame will the long term care nurse plan to perform a pressure injury risk assessment for a patient newly admitted to long term care?

Statistics show that a significant number of pressure injuries are entirely preventable with proactive, timely intervention. This raises a crucial question for healthcare professionals: Which time frame will the long term care nurse plan to perform a pressure injury risk assessment for a patient newly admitted to long term care?

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How do you know if your resident is at risk of pressure injury?

Statistics show that immobility is a primary factor in the development of pressure injuries. Being able to identify the warning signs early is a critical skill for any caregiver. Here is how you know if your resident is at risk of pressure injury, enabling proactive prevention and improved resident outcomes.

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What is chairfast? Understanding Immobility and Care Needs

According to the Braden Scale, a tool used in healthcare to assess pressure sore risk, "chairfast" describes individuals with severely limited or non-existent walking ability. This comprehensive guide explores what it means to be chairfast and the essential care considerations involved.

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