Renal!!!!

The world of renal dietetics: Today was full of lots of diet educations. Actually, I ended up doing two diabetic diet educations and (yet another) renal transplant diet education. I must admit... I really enjoy giving the renal transplant diet instructions because the patients are SO happy. Not only did they just receive a new kidney, but their new diet is much more liberal than their previous renal diet. It is neat to see their faces light up when you say, "You can eat foods with phosphorus and magnesium, and you may not have to restrict your potassium intake!"

My diabetic diet educations, although a somewhat routine instruction, were (nonetheless) interesting. Both patients today were excited to learn how to count carbs. I was grateful for their receptive and enthusiastic attitudes.

Nothing else too exciting. Just a typical day. Next we I start ICU so I imagine there will be a little excitement. Hope everyone enjoyed their seventh (or so) week.

Rachael