A patient has been admitted for treatment of nephrotic syndrome. Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Protein in the urine
2. Increased serum protein
3. Edema around the eyes
4. Ascites
5. Edema in the feet.
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Damage to the glomerular blood vessels allows protein to leak into the urine.
Rationale 2: The serum protein is decreased.
Rationale 3: Periorbital edema is a common assessment finding in patients with nephrotic syndrome.
Rationale 4: Ascites is a finding associated with liver dysfunction.
Rationale 5: Edema in dependent areas such as the feet is a common finding in patients with nephrotic syndrome.
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