A patient diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is at highest risk for which of the following complications?
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Correct answer: Hematuria with red blood cell casts
In nephrotic syndrome, loss of proteins including antithrombin III leads to a hypercoagulable state and risk of DVT.
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