Individuals with SLE are at risk for developing numerous complications of various organs because of

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Immune injury to basement membranes is a characteristic feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), leading to various complications of organs such as lupus nephritis, lupus cerebritis, and lupus pericarditis. Excessive production of connective tissue (choice A) is seen in fibrotic disorders such as scleroderma, not in SLE. Formation of osteophytes in tissue (choice B) is seen in osteoarthritis, not in SLE. Impaired tissue oxygen transport (choice D) can occur in various conditions such as anemia or respiratory failure, but it is not a common complication of SLE.

Individuals with SLE Are at Risk for Developing Numerous Complications