A nurse assesses a client with nephrotic syndrome.For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

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Nephrotic syndrome is caused by glomerular damage and is characterized by proteinuria (protein level higher than 3.5 g/24 hr),hypoalbuminemia,edema,and lipiduria.Fluid overload leading to edema and hypertension is common with nephrotic syndrome; dehydration does not occur.Dysuria is present with cystitis.CVA tenderness is present with inflammatory changes in the kidney.

A Nurse Assesses a Client with Nephrotic Syndrome