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Nephrotic syndrome - harry206 - ArchivalUser - 06-06-2009 A 56-year-old diabetic patient returns to the office for counseling regarding his newly diagnosed nephrotic syndrome. On his last visit, he was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome and was given a series of instructions and literature to read over in preparation for this visit. He is now ready to hear about his disease. It is appropriate to advise the patient that: A. He is at an increased risk for certain lymphomas and renal cell carcinoma B. His condition increases his risk for a coagulopathy with a risk of mild bleeds C. His condition will increase his susceptibility to bacterial infections D. This condition increases his risk for developing hypervolemia E. This condition is associated with a decreased cardiovascular risk from atherosclerosis 0 - ArchivalUser - 06-06-2009 cc 0 - ArchivalUser - 06-06-2009 ccccccc give pneumovacc and flu 0 - ArchivalUser - 06-06-2009 yes correct ![]() |