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Goal: To provide an overview of perceived informational needs, problems, or concerns of patients with Stage 4 CKD.

Objectives:

Explain reasons for this study, providing examples via the literature review.
Describe methods used to identify informational needs, problems, or concerns preceived by patients with Stage 4 CKD.
Outline ways nephrology nurses may answer patient needs, problems, or concerns.

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

Andrea L. Lewis MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNN

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