A patient with chronic renal failure also has chronic anemia, arteriosclerotic disease, and diabetes mellitus. The patient asks the nurse why the anemia is persisting. In answering the patient's question, what should the nurse most consider?
A) The patient most likely has preexisting chronic anemia.
B) Erythropoietin is produced solely in the kidney.
C) The patient is receiving low-dose aspirin therapy.
D) Chronic renal failure results in persistent uremia.
B
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