A client has a decreased secretion of erythropoietin from the kidneys due to end-stage kidney disease. What outcome will the decrease in erythropoietin have?
A) Anemia from the decrease in maturation of red blood cells
B) Decrease in blood sugar levels due to alteration in insulin levels
C) Increase in blood sugar levels due to alteration in insulin levels
D) Development of male sex characteristics
A
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The kidneys secrete erythropoietin, which is a substance that promotes the maturation of red blood cells.
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