The nurse administers epoetin alfa (Epogen) to a patient on dialysis. What should the nurse expect the therapeutic effect of this medication to be?
A. It treats the anemia seen in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis.
B. It promotes elimination of nephrotoxic drugs from the body.
C. It enhances absorption of iron and folate in the intestinal tract.
D. It combats the effects of dialysis on bone marrow.
Answer: A
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