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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease by Lardel Balbiran Laforteza is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Chronic kidney disease is a progressive loss of renal function over months or years that is often diagnosed through screening high risk individuals. It is staged based on glomerular filtration rate with stage 5 indicating established renal failure. Common causes include diabetes, hypertension, glomerulonephritis and polycystic kidneys. Management focuses on fluid balance, electrolyte control, acid-base balance, preserving renal function and optimal nutrition.
- Author
- Lardel Balbiran Laforteza
- Language
- EN