Which of the following is a prerenal cause of acute renal failure?

Prerenal failureis caused by conditions that impairrenal perfusionwithout direct injury to the kidneys themselves.Septic shockleads to systemic vasodilation, hypotension, and decreased renal perfusion, making it a classic prerenal etiology.

“Prerenal causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) include any condition resulting in reduced renal blood flow. Septic shock is a common prerenal cause, where hypoperfusion leads to decreased glomerular filtration.”

(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Renal Dysfunction and Fluid Balance)