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Topic Review Activity

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Using the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk ©, Mrs. Walker has been assessed and was scored 10 (High Risk).

What nutritional interventions would be appropriate for Mrs. Walter at this time.

Select the correct answer/s then click on the Submit button.

Re-evaluate the quality of her intake
Re-evaluate the quantity of her intake
Request a nutritional assessment from a dietitian
Request that she is put on nil-by-mouth
Establish the need for supplementation
Increase activity to speed-up her metabolism

Click on the Next button to continue. 

 
Last updated: 9 April, 2014
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