Question

A 58-year-old with CKD G3b A3 has a 5-year kidney failure risk of 6% by a validated equation. What referral strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Refer only when eGFR <15

Answer

Refer only when UACR >1000 mg/g

Answer

Refer now based on 5-year kidney failure risk >=3-5% threshold

Answer

No referral unless hyperkalemia occurs

Answer

Refer only if dialysis consented

Practice question

A 58-year-old with CKD G3b A3 has a 5-year kidney failure risk of 6% by a validated equation. What referral strategy is recommended?