The nurse is preparing to admit a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of minimal change nephrotic syndrome. The nurse understands that the peak age at onset for this disease is what?
a. 2 to 3 years
b. 4 to 5 years
c. 6 to 7 years
d. 8 to 9 years
ANS: A
The peak age at onset for minimal change nephrotic syndrome is 2 to 3 years of age.
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