A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings accompanies this condition?
a. Proteinuria
b. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
c. Hematuria
d. Sodium loss
ANS: A
Proteinuria accompanies nephrotic syndrome. The BUN may be elevated. Foamy, not bloody, urine accompanies nephrotic syndrome. Sodium loss does not accompany nephrotic syndrome.
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