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. 2025 Nov 1;55(11):17-24.
doi: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000284. Epub 2025 Oct 20.

Chronic kidney disease: Updates, priorities, and current challenges

Jane S Davis  1 , Kim Zuber
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Chronic kidney disease: Updates, priorities, and current challenges

Jane S Davis et al. Nursing. .

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition affecting a significant proportion of the population but it is often unrecognized and underdiagnosed. Nurses should be aware of CKD because it is often comorbid with other, more widely recognized conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. This article discusses the prevalence, diagnosis, screening, and prevention of CKD, as well as guideline-directed interventions to delay progression and significant nurse strategies when caring for patients with CKD.

Keywords: KDIGO guidelines; chronic kidney disease; diabetes; heart disease; hypertension; proteinuria.

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