A patient with nephrotic syndrome develops flank pain. The nurse will anticipate treatment with

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Flank pain in a patient with nephrosis suggests a renal vein thrombosis, and anticoagulation is needed. Antibiotics are used to treat a patient with flank pain caused by pyelonephritis. Antihypertensives are used if the patient has high blood pressure. Corticosteroids may be used to treat nephrotic syndrome but will not resolve a thrombosis.

A Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome Develops Flank Pain