A client has nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration. Which dietary selection shows that the client understands nutritional therapy for this condition?
a. Decreased intake of protein
b. Increased intake of protein
c. Decreased intake of carbohydrates
d. Increased intake of carbohydrates
B
In nephrotic syndrome, the renal loss of protein is significant, leading to hypoalbuminemia and edema formation. If glomerular filtration is normal or near-normal, increased protein loss should be matched by increased intake of protein.
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