06-06-2009, 01:17 AM
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
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
