Pressure ulcers affect 3% to 11% of hospital and nursing home patients.

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SUPPORTED

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Is it true that pressure ulcers affect 3% to 11% of hospital and nursing home patients?

Yes. The evidence directly supports the claim that pressure ulcers affect 3% to 11% of hospital and nursing home patients.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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PubMed / MEDLINE: PubMed: For your information: pressure ulcers.

Explicitly states that pressure ulcers affect 3% to 11% of hospital and nursing home patients.

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PubMed / MEDLINE: PubMed: For your information: pressure ulcers.. (n.d.). PubMed / MEDLINE. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1836047/

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