The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in a client with nephrotic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Proteinuria, >3.5 g/24 hr
b. Hypoalbuminemia
c. Dehydration
d. Lipiduria
e. Dysuria
f. Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
A, B, D
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by glomerular damage and is characterized by proteinuria (protein level higher than 3.5 g/24 hr), hypoalbuminemia, edema, and lipiduria. CVA tenderness is present with inflammatory changes in the kidney. Dysuria is present with cystitis.
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