Patients with Stage ____ CKD have very little GFR left (

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Patients with Stage ____ CKD have very little GFR left (< 15 mL/min/1.73m²), treating complications becomes increasingly difficult, and dialysis is usually started.

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Stage 5 CKD is also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and indicates that the patient has very little GFR left (< 15 mL/min/1.73m2), which makes treating complications difficult. Dialysis is usually started in Stage 5 CKD to replace the lost kidney function. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Patients with Stage ____ CKD Have Very Little GFR Left