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A numerical score used in healthcare settings to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers
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The nurse assessed the patient's risk of pressure ulcers using the Waterlow score.
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The doctor checked the Waterlow score to see if the patient was at risk for bedsores.
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I heard the nurse talking about some Waterlow score thing, not sure what it means though.
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The Waterlow score serves as a warning sign for potential skin issues in patients.