A high-protein diet for a client with the nephrotic syndrome is contraindicated because ____
A) protein foods are usually high in fat
B) energy requirements are decreased with nephrotic syndrome
C) high protein intakes may exacerbate urinary protein losses
D) protein levels in nephrotic syndrome are not altered
C
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