Background
CKD, uremia, azotemia, renal failure, LPD
AZOTEMIA, RENAL FAILURE, CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD), UREMIA
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent clinical issue that is often observed in older adults [Recent nutritional guidelines have suggested that a low-protein diet (LPD) can be prescribed to slow kidney function progression, improving uremia and azotemia symptoms [An LPD for older adults with CKD should be prescribed based on the individual with a thorough patient nutritional status evaluation. When addressing renal failure progression, implementing an LPD as a nutritional education guideline is challenging and should only be individually prescribed to patients with CKD after considering the patient’s adherence, age, and nutritional status [