An older male presents with flank pain and polyuria. Tests reveal that he has an enlarged pros-tate. Which type of renal failure is this patient at risk for?
a. Prerenal
b. Intrarenal
c. Extrarenal
d. Postrenal
ANS: D
The patient will experience postrenal renal failure due to obstruction by the prostate.
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