You are the nurse assigned to work with a child with nephrotic syndrome. By following the prescribed treatment regimen, the child experiences a remission. You are now checking to make sure the child does not have a relapse. Which finding would most lead you to the conclusion that a relapse was happening?

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Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of protein in the blood, high cholesterol, and swelling (edema). A relapse in nephrotic syndrome would be indicated by a return of significant proteinuria and edema, as described in option B.

You Are the Nurse Assigned to Work with a Child