For minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS),prednisone is effective when what occurs?
A) Appetite increases and blood pressure is normal
B) Urinary tract infection is gone and edema subsides
C) Generalized edema subsides and blood pressure is normal
D) Diuresis occurs as urinary protein excretion diminishes

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Studies suggest that the duration of steroid treatment for the initial episode should be at least 3 months.In most patients,diuresis occurs as the urinary protein excretion diminishes within 7 to 21 days after the initiation of steroid therapy.The blood pressure is normal with MCNS,so remaining so is not an improvement.There is no urinary tract infection with MCNS.

For Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome (MCNS),prednisone Is Effective When What