Renal failure will cause what acid-base disorder?

a. Respiratory alkalo-sis c. Metabolic alkalosis
b. Respiratory acidosis d. Metabolic acidosis

ANS: D
Renal failure will cause a buildup of acids in the blood, which results in a metabolic acidosis.

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