The nurse associates the types of acute renal failure with their probable cause to enhance the patient's understanding.Match the type of acute renal failure (ARF) with its probable cause: (The options can be used once, more than once, or not at all.)

-Cardiogenic shock

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-Cardiogenic shock

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Cardiogenic shock can cause prerenal acute renal failure due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys as a result of decreased cardiac output.

Answer: B
 Cardiogenic shock can also lead to intrarenal acute renal failure due to direct damage to the kidneys from decreased perfusion and oxygenation.

Answer: C
 Cardiogenic shock is not a typical cause of postrenal acute renal failure, which is caused by obstruction of urine flow.

The Nurse Associates the Types of Acute Renal Failure with Their