A client is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) therapy. The nurse would evaluate the therapy as successful if the client averages a _____% increase in hematocrit weekly
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Epoetin alfa therapy results in a slow rise in hematocrit at a rate of about 2% per week.
Global Rationale: Epoetin alfa therapy results in a slow rise in hematocrit at a rate of about 2% per week.
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