Which of the following statements regarding postrenal acute renal failure (ARF) is correct?
A) Patients with postrenal ARF typically develop severe hypokalemia.
B) Postrenal ARF involves damage to the renal parenchyma or tubules.
C) Postrenal ARF typically results in decreased pressure on the nephrons.
D) Postrenal ARF is caused by obstruction of urine flow from the kidneys.
Answer: D) Postrenal ARF is caused by obstruction of urine flow from the kidneys.
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