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Norton Scale for Pressure Ulcer Risk calculator

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  • Norton Physical
  • Norton Mental
  • Norton Activity
  • Norton Mobility
  • Norton Incontinence

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Norton D et al. An investigation of geriatric nursing problems in hospital. Int J Nurs Stud. DOI: 10.1016/0020-7489(62)90007-4. PMID: 13903034. Scope: Norton Scale total (5–20); lower scores indicate higher pressure injury risk. (1962)

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