Patient was instructed on signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome as follows: Edema As the protein content in the blood decreases, the capacity to maintain fluid in circulation also decreases and more fluid is retained out of circulation, in the spaces between the tissues. Hyperlipidemia Elevated levels of fat and cholesterol in the blood. Fatigue and weight gain Secondary to fluid retention and fluid overload. Foamy urine Secondary to increased protein excreted in the urine.

Patient was instructed on signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome as follows: Proteinuria Excretion of large amounts of protein in the urine, secondary to damage to the filtering apparatus, glomeruli. Hypoalbuminemia Low protein levels in the blood, secondary to the excretion of protein in urine. Renal failure Patients with nephrotic syndrome have a gradual decline in kidney function, if it is not managed properly. When the kidney function diminishes significantly, patients can present with increasing [...]

Patient was educated on Nephrotic syndrome as follows: Glomeruli are the small blood vessels in the kidneys that filter excess fluid and wastes from the blood. Usually protein are bigger molecules and so, cannot pass through the glomeruli, to be filtered out. Proteins in the blood usually draw extra water from the body into the blood stream. This extra water in the blood stream can be eliminated by the kidneys into the urine. Nephrotic syndrome [...]