The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse least likely expect to find?

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Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is not typically associated with nephrotic syndrome; instead, BUN levels may be normal or elevated due to reduced kidney function.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results of a Child