A Child Who Has Nephrotic Syndrome Is on a Steroids

A child who has nephrotic syndrome is on a steroids and a salt-restricted diet for a relapse of symptoms. A dipstick urinalysis shows 1+ protein, down from 3+ at the beginning of the episode. In consultation with the child's nephrologist, what is the correct course of treatment considering this finding?

A) Begin a taper of the steroid medication while continuing salt restrictions.
B) Continue with steroids and salt restrictions until the urine is negative for protein.
C) Discontinue the steroids and salt restrictions now that improvement has occurred.
D) Relax salt restrictions and continue administration of steroids until proteinuria is gone.