The most common cause of acute renal failure in children is
a. Pyelonephritis
b. Tubular destruction
c. Urinary tract obstruction
d. Severe dehydration
D
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A These are not common causes of acute renal failure in children.
B These are not common causes of acute renal failure in children.
C Obstructive uropathy may cause acute renal failure, but it is not the most
common cause.
D The most common cause of acute renal failure in children is dehydration or other
causes of poor perfusion that may respond to restoration of fluid volume.
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