Which of the following is the goal of care for a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
1. Reducing the blood pressure
2. Decreasing the amount of protein in the urine
3. Lowering the sodium level within the blood
4. Increasing the permeability of the kidneys
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1. Blood pressure will not be the main issue for the child at this time.
2. The kidney begins to break down and protein may be present. The goal is to stop the breakdown so that the kidney begins to function properly.
3. Sodium levels will not be an issue for a child with nephrotic syndrome.
4. Permeability is not the main concern at this point.
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