True or False: A resident with stage 2 pressure sores is allowed in an ALF.

The statement is considered false because assisted living facilities (ALFs) generally have specific policies regarding the care of residents with pressure sores or wounds. Stage 2 pressure sores indicate a partial thickness loss of skin where the sore is open or may present as a blister. In most cases, ALFs may not allow residents with stage 2 pressure sores to reside there unless they can provide an adequate level of care or if specific protocols are in place to manage and treat the sores.

Many facilities focus on ensuring that residents' health conditions can be managed safely within their care capabilities, and pressure sores may require more advanced medical treatment than what is typically provided in an assisted living setting. Additionally, depending on the state regulations or facility policies, residents with certain medical needs, including pressure sores, may be required to receive additional care in skilled nursing facilities, where they can receive more intensive medical attention.

Understanding these aspects helps clarify why the correct answer is that it is false for a resident with stage 2 pressure sores to be allowed in an ALF under standard operational procedures.