Question

which of the following is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults? membranous nephropathy focal glomerulosclerosis membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis minimal change disease

Explanation:

In adults, the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome is membranous nephropathy. Focal glomerulosclerosis is more common in some populations or with certain risk factors, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis is less common as a primary cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults, and minimal change disease is the most common cause in children, not adults.

Answer:

A. Membranous nephropathy