The nurse closely monitors the temperature of a child with nephrotic syndrome.The purpose of this is to detect an early sign of which possible complication?
A) Infection
B) Hypertension
C) Encephalopathy
D) Edema

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An exacerbation of the disease can occur after an infection.Temperature is not an indication of hypertension or edema.Encephalopathy is not a complication usually associated with nephrosis.The child will most likely have neurologic signs and symptoms.Edema does not manifest with an elevated temperature.

The Nurse Closely Monitors the Temperature of a Child with Nephrotic