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Review
. 2020 Jan;45(1):18-26.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000615544.81303.9c.

Pain management for patients with chronic kidney disease in the primary care setting

Kevin M Lowe, Danny R Robinson Jr
Review

Pain management for patients with chronic kidney disease in the primary care setting

Kevin M Lowe et al. Nurse Pract. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Pain is routinely reported in patients with chronic kidney disease. Pain is often multifaceted, making the treatment of this complex patient population even more challenging. Understanding pain types as well as treatment options for this patient population is an important skillset for the primary care provider.

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