<s>[INST] WHAT ARE THE 5 STAGES OF KIDNEY FAILURE? [/INST] The 5 stages of kidney failure are:

Stage 1: The kidney is damaged but still functions normally
Stage 2: There’s some loss of kidney function
Stage 3: The loss of kidney function ranges from mild to moderate
Stage 4: The loss of kidney function is severe
Stage 5: Also known as end stage renal disease, Stage 5 kidney failure requires dialysis or kidney transplant Source: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM. Link: https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/care/conditions/kidney-disease/kidney-disease-faq. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>