The American Nephrology Nurses Association Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice are a set of guidelinesto guide evidence-based practice and delivery of high-quality nursing care. Sincethe first edition of the standards was published in 1977, there have been manychanges in nephrology care, and new evidence is available. This is the eighth edition.This edition incorporates the newest evidence and changes in practice. It shouldserve as a basis for clinical quality and, when