To control hypertension and edema, patients with nephrotic syndrome should restrict their intake of
a. fluids.
b. protein.
c. sodium.
d. energy.
C
To help control hypertension and edema, patients with nephritic syndrome should restrict their intake of sodium. Fluid restriction is not necessary because patients still produce urine. Protein and energy intakes should be adequate to prevent malnutrition and catabolism and replace uri-nary losses.
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