Unknown Which statement regarding the renal involvement associated with SLE is true? A Clinically apparent renal disease occurs in 90% of affected persons B Interstitial nephritis is a rare finding on renal biopsy C Renal biopsy is not initially necessary in patients with deteriorating renal function and active urine sediment D Renal disease is uncommon in patients with higher anti-double stranded DNA antibodies 💡 Explanation Which statement regarding the renal involvement associated with SLE is true? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Renal biopsy is not initially necessary in patients with deteriorating renal function and active urine sediment