Discussion Topics, Chapter 54, Management of Patients With Kidney Disorders PDF

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Discussion Topics, Chapter 54, Management of Patients With Kidney Disorders

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving treatment for chronic kidney .1 .disease · Define the stages of chronic kidney disease and management Stage 1: GFR ≥90 mL/min/1.73 m2. Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR Stage 2: GFR = 60–89 mL/min/1.73 m2. Mild decrease in GFR Stage 3: GFR = 30–59 mL/min/1.73 m2. Moderate decrease in GFR Stage 4: GFR = 15–29 mL/min/1.73 m2. Severe decrease in GFR Stage 5: GFR...