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Stage 5 CKD is diagnosed when eGFR = <15ml/min. This represents kidney failure and at this stage, patients require renal replacement therapy which takes the form of either dialysis or kidney transplant. Haemodialysis is the most common type of renal replacement therapy and involves the filtration of the patient's blood through a dialysis machine.
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e
Stage 5
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Stage 4 CKD covers an eGFR range of 15-29ml/min. This represents a severe reduction in kidney function. Typically CKD remains asymptomatic until the kidney function is severely reduced.
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a
Stage 4
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Stage 3a CKD is diagnosed when eGFR = 45-59ml/min and represents a mild to moderate reduction in kidney function.
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c
Stage 3a
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Stage 1 CKD is indicated by an eGFR >90ml/min PLUS evidence of renal dysfunction on other tests. If there is no other evidence of renal dysfunction, CKD is not present as eGFR >90ml/min is an otherwise normal result.
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b
Stage 1
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Stage 3b CKD is diagnosed when eGFR = 30-44ml/min and represents a moderate to severe reduction in kidney function.
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d
Stage 3b
Concept
Chapter
2693
3753
Chronic kidney disease
Topic
142
Nephrology
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A 67-year-old male presents to General Practice with a 3-month history of lethargy and fatigue. His past medical history is significant for poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. You suspect he may be suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a consequence of his diabetes. After further investigation, you establish an eGFR of 25ml/min.

Which of the following best describes his classification of CKD?
a