Charlie Is a 2 ½-Year-Old Boy with a History of Asthma

question 41

Multiple Choice

Charlie is a 2 ½-year-old boy with a history of asthma and allergies. He is on several maintenance medications. His parents rush him to the emergency room due to increased lethargy, high fever, and fluid retention in his hands and feet. His laboratory results find a low albumin and high lipid levels. What is Charlie suffering from?

• A)cystic fibrosis
• B)type 1 diabetes
• C)nephrotic syndrome
• D)uremic syndrome

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