Question

A 59-year-old with new CKD G3a and ACR 45 mg/g asks about nephrology referral. Which statement reflects KDIGO guidance?

Accepted Answer

or ACR ≥300 mg/g; otherwise manage collaboratively in primary care

Answer

Refer if eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²

Answer

rapidly progressive decline

Answer

Refer all CKD patients regardless of stage

Answer

Referral only when dialysis is needed

Practice question

A 59-year-old with new CKD G3a and ACR 45 mg/g asks about nephrology referral. Which statement reflects KDIGO guidance?