Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

A client with acute renal failure due to severe dehydration is receiving treatment to restore kidney function. Which category of acute renal failure is most likely involved in this case?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Pre-renal causes of acute renal failure involve reduced blood flow to the kidneys, often due to factors like dehydration or hypovolemia.

B) Incorrect. Intrinsic renal causes involve direct damage to the renal parenchyma, which is not the primary issue in cases of dehydration.

C) Incorrect. Post-renal causes result from urinary tract obstructions, which do not apply to this scenario.

D) Incorrect. "Metabolic renal" is not a recognized category of acute renal failure.




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