This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Kidney, Subject name: Medicine
Acute renal failure results in 
Select and explain. 
A. Hyperkalemic alkalosis, B. Hypokalemic alkalosis, C. Hyperkalemic acidosis, D. Hypokalemic acidosis
C: Hyperkalemic acidosis
Answer: C: Hyperkalemic acidosis 
Explanation: Acute renal failure results in- Hyperkalemia Acidosis-causes are metabolic,diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory acidosis ,sepsis Elevation in Anion gap. Ref:Harrison 20th edition pg no. 2108