Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect the client has nephrotic syndrome?
A) Hematuria and anemia
B) Proteinuria and generalized edema
C) Renal colic and increased serum sodium
D) Increased creatinine with normal blood urea nitrogen
Ans: B
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The nephrotic syndrome is characterized by massive proteinuria and lipiduria, along with an associated hypoalbuminemia, generalized edema, and hyperlipidemia.
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