A patient with end-stage renal disease who is currently on dialysis is classified at which stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Stage 5
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

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Correct answer: A. Stage 5

Per standard KDIGO/National Kidney Foundation staging, CKD Stage 5 (end-stage renal disease) is defined as a GFR below 15 mL/min/1.73m² OR a patient currently receiving dialysis. Stages 1-4 represent progressively worsening kidney function above this threshold, with Stage 4 (GFR 15-29) being the stage immediately preceding dialysis dependence.

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