A patient with end-stage renal failure has been
admitted to the hospital for severe anemia. She is refusing blood transfusions. The nurse anticipates drug therapy with which drug to stimulate the production of red blood cells?
a. Folic acid
b. Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
c. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
d. Filgrastim (Neupogen)
ANS: C
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a. Values orientation b. Future orientation c. In-group orientation d. Humane orientation