You have been diagnosed with lupus erythematosus, a very severe autoimmune disorder with a wide varietyofassociated organ-related problems. Your doctor is particularly worried about how this will affect your kidney function. He says that you are susceptible to ________ because of the lupus.
A) polycystic kidney
B) glomerulonephritis
C) cystitis
D) diabetes
E) renal calculi

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Lupus can cause inflammation in the glomeruli of the kidneys, a condition known as lupus nephritis, which can lead to glomerulonephritis, a serious kidney disease that can cause damage to the kidneys and eventually lead to kidney failure.

You Have Been Diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosus, a Very Severe