The nurse is reviewing the record of a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse would expect to note which of the following findings documented in the child's record?

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Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. Weight gain is common due to fluid retention associated with the loss of protein in the urine and subsequent reduction in plasma oncotic pressure, leading to edema.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Record of a Child Diagnosed