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    ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 4

    A nurse is collecting data from a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Polyuria: Nephrotic syndrome typically causes oliguria, not polyuria. B. Periorbital edema: Fluid retention due to hypoalbuminemia commonly manifests as periorbital edema, especially in the morning. C. Orange-tinged urine. This is not a characteristic of nephrotic syndrome. Urine may appear foamy due to proteinuria. D. Hypertension: While hypertension can occur in some renal disorders, it is not a primary feature of nephrotic syndrome, which is characterized by edema, hypoalbuminemia, and proteinuria.

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