Which of the following chemistry findings would suggest acute renal failure?
A) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
B) Decreased creatinine
C) Decreased potassium
D) Elevated iron

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Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a commonly used indicator of kidney function or dysfunction. In acute renal failure, the kidneys are unable to filter waste products from the blood, leading to an increase in BUN levels. Decreased creatinine, decreased potassium, and elevated iron are not indicative of acute renal failure.

Which of the Following Chemistry Findings Would Suggest Acute Renal