A 54-year-old female is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.Which of the following is a common symptom of this disease?
A) Hematuria
B) Dysuria
C) Oliguria
D) Proteinuria

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Nephrotic syndrome is manifested by proteinuria.Nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed when the protein level in a 24-hour urine collection is greater than 3.5 g.
Proteinuria is the diagnostic criteria for nephrotic syndrome.
The patient with nephrotic syndrome does not experience dysuria.
The patient with nephrotic syndrome does not experience oliguria.

A 54-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome