A 7-year-old is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which sign would support this diagnosis?
a. Constipation
b. Vesicular skin rash
c. Frothy urine
d. Jaundice
ANS: C
In the child with nephrotic syndrome, the parents may notice diminished, frothy, or foamy urine output. Nephrotic syndrome is not associated with constipation, a vesicular skin rash, or jaundice.
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