Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Mr. T. W. is admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of small bowel obstruction after swallowing a golf ball related to a freak golfing accident. Mr. T. W.'s urine output has been steadily decreasing, and pre-renal failure is suspected. Which of the following conditions would likely cause pre-renal failure?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Hypovolemia is a common cause of pre-renal failure due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys, leading to reduced urine output.