Case Studies are the best way to put concepts into practice. That's exactly what we're doing in this episode.

Hyperthyroidism and Chronic Kidney Disease are two conditions that might pop up on the RD exam. Working in dietetics, they're also conditions you might come across more often which is why you should know the impact it has on an individual. Plus, many people have more than one medical condition. Knowing what to focus on as a dietitian, helps you achieve the best outcomes for your patients/clients.

This is what you'll learn in this episode:

• An overview of hyperthyroid and hypothyroidism including the symptoms and labs values to monitor
• An overview of chronic kidney disease and how GFR is used to classify the stage of kidney disease
• The steps to take when seeing a patient and working through a case study including going through the medical record
• How to approach conversations with patients and why Motivational Interviewing techniques are a must

And, if you're looking for a resource that breaks down parenteral nutrition calculations, I've got you covered. You can find a link to an amazing resource that will help you nail these calculations on the exam here.

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