Abstract
Objective: To relate the performance of the nurse in the prevention of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes. Methods: A bibliographical review was performed through the Virtual Health Library (VHL), the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), MEDLINE, the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) and the Nursing Data base (BDENF). Results and Discussion: 77 articles were found, of which only 8 were used for the study, a table was created where articles were organized to facilitate understanding. The role ofnursing in the care of patients with DM and CRF is essential, where the professional uses the systematization of nursing care guarantee in the client integral and individualized care. Conclusion: The nurse plays na important role in the sensitization of these patients, since it can help in the promotion of healthor in the prevention of diseases and in the improvement of the quality of life of individuals with diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. Or health managers improving this training of health professionals.