A patient with nephrotic syndrome asks why infections occur more easily. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?
Correct answer: A. Urinary loss of immunoglobulins weakens defense
- A. Urinary loss of immunoglobulins weakens defense
- B. Reduced urine flow allows bacteria to multiply
- C. High blood pressure damages the white blood cells
- D. Excess albumin prevents normal antibody production
Explanation
Nephrotic syndrome causes increased glomerular permeability, allowing proteins including immunoglobulins to be lost in urine. The resulting reduced immune protection increases infection risk; hypertension and albumin excess do not explain this complication.
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Covers assessment and care for urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, renal stones and urinary obstruction. The subject includes intake and output, urinalysis, fluid restriction, dialysis care and the difference between prerenal, intrinsic and postrenal kidney injury.
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