A 6-year-old patient is brought to the pediatrician's office with symptoms of feeling ill, periorbital edema, weight gain, and anorexia. The nurse suspects nephrotic syndrome. Which laboratory value confirms the nurse's suspicion?

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Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by a high level of protein in the urine (proteinuria), which is a result of damage to the glomeruli in the kidneys. This condition leads to a decrease in the level of protein in the blood, causing symptoms such as edema.

A 6-Year-Old Patient Is Brought to the Pediatrician's Office with Symptoms