A nurse is caring for a school-age client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. What changes indicates recovery in a client with this syndrome?

A. Neurologic function is not typically affected by nephrotic syndrome, so improvement in this area is not an indicator of recovery. B. Weight gain might indicate fluid retention rather than recovery in nephrotic syndrome. C. The absence of protein in the urine indicates that the kidneys are functioning properly and that the syndrome is resolving. Proteinuria is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome, so its resolution is a key sign of recovery. D. A negative gram stain is more relevant to infections, not nephrotic syndrome.