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ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Continuing Education, Dietitian Resources, End-of-Life, Food Safety, Ftag, Hospice, Internship, Interprofessional Relationships, Long-term Care, Meal Rounds, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Medications/Vitamins/Minerals, Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, Personal Experience, PES Statement, State Survey, Unintended Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Wound Care

I am happy to report that I have updated my practical guide for student dietitians. Here is a short preview: Abstract:       Working in long-term care for over thirty years has been rewarding and challenging. I'm amazed at how many things have changed since I began. For example, when I started, there were no clear … Continue reading ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE →

Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Diabetes, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, PES Statement, Wound Care

For a Patient with Co-morbidities Initial Information: Mr. Lee is a 79-year-old nursing home resident with CHF, CKD (stage 3), and DM. He also has a pressure injury on his coccyx. There are several things to consider when calculating his nutrition needs. The first is, what are Mr. Lee’s goals for nutrition, and how does … Continue reading Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement →