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Goal: To provide an overview of nutrient goals for patients with diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease.

Objectives:

List the four primary nutrient goals in kidney-focused nutrition.
List the four specific steps set forth by the American Dietetic Association to describe and monitor nutritional care.
Explain how understanding the multiple nutrition parameters required in patients with diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease helps nephrology nurses reinforce daily nutritional challenges.

Statement of Disclosure: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Judith Beto PhD, RD, LD, FADA

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