Question

What is the type of ARF in a patient with FeNa < 1?

1) Pre-renal
2) Intrinsic renal
3) Post-renal
4) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The type of ARF in a patient with FeNa < 1 is classified as pre-renal

Step-by-step explanation:

Acute renal failure, also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), refers to a sudden and often reversible loss of kidney function. This condition can occur rapidly over a few hours or days and is characterized by a sudden decline in the kidneys' ability to filter and remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood.

The type of acute renal failure (ARF) in a patient with FeNa < 1 is classified as pre-renal.

Pre-renal causes of ARF include conditions that affect the blood supply to the kidneys, such as hypovolemia (decreased blood volume) due to shock or dehydration, or the use of excessive diuretics.