Question

After the simulation with Red Yoder,

4. How would you assess the quality of care provided?
5. What could you do improve the quality of care for this patient?
6. If you were able to do this again, how would you handle the situation differently?
7. What did you learn from this experience?

Answer 1

Red's current medical problems include insulin dependent diabetes complicated by an open foot wound. He also has some incontinence and difficulty sleeping. Red is awaiting a visit from the home health nurses. He relates that he has an open wound on his big toe that developed after walking in a new pair of shoes.

Nursing intervention:

Interventions should focus on caring for the foot wound, preventing further skin breakdown, and keeping Mr. Yoder's blood glucose level under control.

Client education:

1) Inspect feet daily

2) babe feet in lukewarm, never hot, water.

3) Be gentle when bathing feet.

4) Moisturize your feet but not between your toes because that could encourage a fungal infection.