22nd August 2024

An 85-year-old lady is admitted to the acute stroke unit following a stroke resulting in hemiplegia

An 85-year-old lady is admitted to the acute stroke unit following a stroke resulting in hemiplegia. She is frail and has a history of hypertension, dementia and urinary incontinence. What assessment tool could be used to assess her risk of developing a pressure sore whilst on the stroke unit?

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