This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Basic abnormality in a case of nephrotic syndrome is:September 2008 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Hyperlipidemia, B. Proteinuria, C. Pedal edema, D. Hypeension', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. B: ProteinuriaNephrotic syndrome (NS)/ nephrosis is defined by the presence of nephrotic-range proteinuria, edema, hyperlipidemia, and hypoalbuminemia.Heavy proteinuria (more than 1 gm/metre square per day) is the basic abnormality leading to the hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin below 2.5 g/ dL)', 'role': 'assistant'}]