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This unfolding case centers on Sherman "Red" Yoder, an 80-year-old farmer with insulin dependent diabetes complicated by an open foot wound. The three scenarios depict a variety of situations including a home visit and trip to the hospital to rule out sepsis, psychosocial issues such as functional decline, alcohol use, and possible elder abuse. The objectives focus on general assessment; appropriate use of assessment tools such as SPICES, the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living assessment tool, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Elder Mistreatment Assessment, and the Alcohol Use and Screening Assessment. Conflicts regarding living arrangements are also addressed. The unfolding case has 14 downloadable files, including audio files, scripts, instructor toolkits, templates, and chart materials.

Source: National League for Nursing, 2019.
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