When a patient experiencing nephrotic syndrome asks,"What causes my urine to be so full of protein," the nurse's response is based on the knowledge that
A) his glomeruli have been damaged by his own immune system.
B) the glomerular membrane has increased permeability.
C) his liver is extremely active in synthesizing protein.
D) his renal tubules are full of cellular debris.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Massive proteinuria occurs in nephrotic syndrome because the glomerular membrane has increased permeability that causes the leakage of protein.Glomeruli being damaged by the immune system and cellular debris in the renal tubules are not pathophysiologies of the nephrotic syndrome.Although the liver is extremely active in synthesizing protein,it does not explain why massive proteinuria occurs in nephrotic syndrome.

When a Patient Experiencing Nephrotic Syndrome Asks,"What Causes My Urine