Which finding indicates that a child receiving prednisone for primary nephrotic syndrome is in remission?
A) Urine is negative for casts for 5 days.
B) Urine is up to a trace for protein for 5 to 7 days.
C) Urine is positive for glucose for 1 week.
D) Urine is up to a trace for blood for 1 week.

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Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hyperlipidemia. Remission is achieved when the protein levels in the urine drop to normal or to trace amounts for 5 to 7 days while the child is taking prednisone. The presence of casts, glucose, or blood in the urine does not necessarily indicate remission.

Which Finding Indicates That a Child Receiving Prednisone for Primary