Which of the following hospital patients is at the highest risk for developing myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis)?
A) Admitted to the hospital for hip surgery and has had problems with anesthesia in the past
B) Admitted to the hospital for exacerbation of left heart failure and takes diuretic medications
C) Admitted to the hospital for a bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia
D) Admitted to the hospital to deliver a preterm infant

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Patients undergoing surgery, especially with a history of anesthesia problems, are at higher risk for rhabdomyolysis due to potential muscle damage from prolonged immobility or complications related to anesthesia.

Which of the Following Hospital Patients Is at the Highest