Norton Scale

The Norton Scale assesses an adult's risk of developing a pressure ulcer by evaluating five categories: physical condition, mental condition, activity, mobility, and incontinence.

The Norton Scale assigns a score of 1-4 for each category based on the individual's condition. Lower scores indicate a higher risk of developing bedsores. Generally, individuals scoring 14 or less are considered at risk.

Norton Scale scores categorize individuals into risk levels: a score above 18 indicates low risk, 18-14 indicates medium risk, 13-10 indicates high risk, and a risk score below 10 indicates very high risk.