Contrast media that are high in osmolality can be harmful to patients with compromised renal function.Patients who commonly have compromised kidney function include
A) patients with diabetes.
B) elderly patients.
C) renal dialysis patients.
D) All of the above

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Patients with diabetes, elderly patients, and renal dialysis patients are all at risk for compromised renal function and should not receive contrast media that are high in osmolality. Therefore, the best choice is option D, which includes all of these patient groups.

Contrast Media That Are High in Osmolality Can Be Harmful