When teaching a patient with nephrotic syndrome, what should the nurse emphasize monitoring at home for relapse?
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Correct answer: Increase in foaminess of the urine
Foaminess of urine reflects increased proteinuria and is a useful home sign of relapse in nephrotic syndrome.
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