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cover of episode IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

2023/7/25
logo of podcast Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

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  Outline SCUM

  • S-Shopping
  • C-Cooking and Cleaning
  • U-Using telephone or transportation
  • M-Managing money and medications

Description The instrumental activities of daily living are used to determine a patient’s ability to carry out necessary functions for independent living. If they are unable to manage the activities below, they will likely require some sort of assistance from family or a home health agency, etc.