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    Ati med surg proctored exam

    A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "I should increase my sodium intake": Clients with nephrotic syndrome are typically advised to restrict sodium to help control edema. Increasing sodium can worsen fluid retention and swelling, so this statement indicates a misunderstanding that requires further teaching. B. "I can expect to have swelling in my face": Facial edema, particularly around the eyes, is a common manifestation of nephrotic syndrome due to hypoalbuminemia and fluid retention. C. "I should expect my provider to prescribe a kidney biopsy": Kidney biopsy is often used to determine the underlying cause of nephrotic syndrome, making this statement accurate and demonstrating appropriate expectation of diagnostic procedures. D. "I will lose protein in my urine": Proteinuria is a hallmark feature of nephrotic syndrome, caused by increased glomerular permeability.

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