The client has nephrotic syndrome with a normal glomerular filtration rate. What dietary modification should the nurse teach this client?
A. Decreased intake of protein
B. Increased intake of protein
C. Decreased intake of carbohydrates
D. Increased intake of carbohydrates
B
In nephrotic syndrome, the renal loss of protein is significant, leading to hypoalbuminemia and edema formation. If glomerular filtration is normal or near-normal, the increased protein loss should be matched by an increased intake of protein.
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