A Child Who Has Nephrotic Syndrome Is on a Steroids

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child who has nephrotic syndrome is on a steroids and a salt-restricted diet for a relapse of symptoms. A dipstick urinalysis shows 1+ protein, down from 3+ at the beginning of the episode. In consultation with the child's nephrologist, what is the correct course of treatment considering this finding?

• A) Begin a taper of the steroid medication while continuing salt restrictions.
• B) Continue with steroids and salt restrictions until the urine is negative for protein.
• C) Discontinue the steroids and salt restrictions now that improvement has occurred.
• D) Relax salt restrictions and continue administration of steroids until proteinuria is gone.

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