Which of these is a renal or intra-renal cause of acute renal failure?

A) Fluid overload and non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
B) Urine outflow obstruction due to an enlarged prostate
C) Reduced renal blood flow due to shock, dehydration, or vasopressor agents
D) Nephron injury from trauma, nephrotoxic drugs, or infection


Answer: D) Nephron injury from trauma, nephrotoxic drugs, or infection

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