A nurse is caring for a client with nephrotic syndrome who is prescribed diuretics. What should the nurse monitor closely while the client is on diuretic therapy?

A. Incorrect. Increased urine output and dehydration are not common side effects of corticosteroid therapy. Instead, clients may experience fluid retention and edema due to the medication's effects.

B. Correct. Corticosteroids can cause increased appetite, leading to weight gain, which is a common side effect that clients should be aware of.

C. Incorrect. Frequent bruising and prolonged bleeding are not typical side effects of corticosteroids. Instead, clients on corticosteroid therapy may experience increased susceptibility to infections and impaired wound healing.

D. Incorrect. Corticosteroids are more likely to cause fluid retention and increased blood pressure, leading to potential hypertension, rather than low blood pressure and dizziness.

A. Incorrect. Hematuria (blood in the urinE. and dysuria (painful urination) are not characteristic manifestations of nephrotic syndrome. Instead, they may indicate other kidney conditions or infections.

B. Incorrect. While clients with nephrotic syndrome may experience increased urine output (polyuriA. and nighttime urination (nocturiA. due to fluid imbalances, these are not the primary clinical manifestations.

C. Correct. Frothy, foamy urine output is a classic sign of nephrotic syndrome due to the presence of excessive protein (proteinuriA. in the urine. This foamy appearance is caused by the high levels of protein, mainly albumin, in the urine.

D. Incorrect. Suprapubic tenderness and urgency are not typical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome and may indicate other urinary tract or bladder issues.