Who's at Risk?

Which person is at greatest risk for developing acute renal failure?


1. A teenager who has an appendectomy
2. A pregnant woman who has a fracture
3. A dialysis patient who gets influenzaed femur
4. A client with diabetes who has a heart catheterization

And the answer is...drumroll please...4

People with diabetes are prone to renal insufficiency and renal failure. The contrast used for heart catheterization must be eliminated by the kidneys, which further stresses them and may produce acute renal failure. Are you a diabetic? Find out for sure by inquiring with your physician about an A1c test which will provide a picture of your average blood glucose levels for the past three months.