Early assessment of pressure sore risk.
If they are to prevent at-risk patients developing pressure sores, and ensure optimum healing time for those already existing, it is vital that nurses understand the aetiology of pressure sores and employ a system of risk assessment.
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D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors