Keywords

chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease clinical practice guideline, CKD management, CKD patient care, KDIGO, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes

 

Authors

  1. Smith, Cynthia Ann DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP

Abstract

Abstract: Chronic kidney disease is prevalent among adults in the United States. To aid in diagnosis and treatment, the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease provides an evidence-based approach. This article reviews the major recommendations of this guideline.