The term “end-stage renal disease (ESRD)” is considered appropriate when GFR falls to
Correct Answer: 5%—10% of normal
Description: • Most children with GFR >30% of normal are asymptomatic.
• Reduction of GFR below 25—30 mL/min/1.73 m2 is associated with symptoms.
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)—GFR of 5—10 mL/min/ 1.73 m2, characterized by decline of renal function to a
degree when life cannot be sustained without chronic dialysis or transplantation.
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