The admitting nurse gives the new long-term care facility resident a score of 20 on both the Norton Risk Assessment Scale and the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk. These scores indicate that the resident has

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The Norton Risk Assessment Scale and the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk are both used to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers. Higher scores on these scales indicate a lower risk of developing pressure ulcers. A score of 20 on both scales suggests that the resident has a low risk of developing pressure ulcers.

The Admitting Nurse Gives the New Long-Term Care Facility Resident