Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
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Correct Answer:
Edema with normal or low BP
Rationale:
💧 Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema.
💧 Because of reduced plasma oncotic pressure, fluid shifts into tissues, causing edema.
💧 Despite the fluid retention, blood pressure is typically normal or low due to hypovolemia.
💧 Hypertension is more common in conditions like acute glomerulonephritis, not nephrotic syndrome.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4