Which of the following occurs late in chronic glomerulonephritis?
a) Peripheral neuropathy
b) Nosebleed
c) Stroke
d) Seizure
a) Peripheral neuropathy
Explanation:
Peripheral neuropathy with diminished deep tendon reflexes and neurosensory changes occur late in the disease. The patient becomes confused and demonstrates a limited attention span. An additional late finding includes evidence of pericarditis with or without a pericardial friction rub. The first indication of disease may be a sudden, severe nosebleed, a stroke, or a seizure.