adult FTT & wounds

Today I did a new Pt nutrition assessment on someone whose main dx was adult FTT due to a sciatica on the right side of his body, causing pain and ultimately robbing his appetite. The RD and I spoke to him about protein’s importance and he was agreeable to trying Prostat as a healing supplement…

dysphagia and doctors

Today I did a new Pt admission at the SAR unit. She has dysphagia and is having difficulty chewing and swallowing. I did the Pt interview and it’s definitely a good learning experience. Again, I forgot to ask certain questions that may be of importance…but I did observe of any signs of swelling and/or edema…

It’ll only get better

I did a f/u on a Pt in long-term care, which is neat! I looked for any new meds, recent psych consults, SLP notes, and other pertinent information regarding the Pt’s appetite and nutritional status. I attempted to speak to the Pt but she appeared to be fatigued. I don’t know if that was a…

scales & CEUs

I did an initial assessment on a Pt w/ a dx of falls, seizures, and tremors. It was fairly easy. His nutrition dx is overweight-obesity, but to be honest…although gradual weight loss is beneficial, that is not his primary issue at hand during his stay here. So, we left it at the Pt’s goal to…

Just a short update

Today was an ok day. I monitored breakfast POs and a Pt reported that she shakes when holding utensils up- maybe she can benefit from weighted utensils. I also learned that MCV and MCH should be noted if high or low because it could be a type of anemia. Nothing really new to say today.…

fiber & magic cups

Another new week. Although I spent my whole entire weekend working, it feels good that I start a new fresh week at my internship. I did an initial assessment on a Pt in the SAR unit who has a L TKR. It was a pretty easy assessment, and the Pt was so nice and easy…

I lost my counseling virginity

Today I did meal rounds again this morning at the SAR unit! I tried to get a close estimate of how much of each Pt’s tray was consumed. I also helped in creating the follow-up notes, and it’s kind of fun seeing the new MD orders and the progress each Pt goes through. After all,…

soap notes & fluid restrictions

I did a Pt R/A in SAR unit and conducted meal rounds on 5 Pts to supplement their f/u notes. Afterwards, I did a Pt interview and discussed any difficulties feeding, swallowing, or chewing, and any c/o N/V/D/C. The Pt had no current complaints. It’s great to practice talking to Pts and be more comfortable!…

neighborhood meeting & kidney stones

This morning while the RD was at morning meeting, I conducted breakfast meal rounds and made sure Pts in the SAR unit had a diet prescribed in their chart. After that, the RD met up with me and we did a couple of f/u. I’m getting the hang of looking at new information, such as…

small spoons & helpful handouts

This day was the most relaxed out of all the days that I’ve interned here. I worked on a R/A of a Pt in the SAR unit. I looked for new meds, labs, new dx, and SLP and RD notes. We spent a great amount of time looking for new and pertinent information and I…