A nurse caring for a 28-year-old woman with renal failure is to start the patient on epoetin alfa therapy for iron replacement. What will the nurse assess before initiating therapy?
A) Weight
B) Last menstrual period
C) Intake and output (I & O) for a 24-hour period
D) Blood type
B
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The use of epoetin alfa is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation because of potential adverse effects to the fetus or baby. It is important to determine that the patient is not pregnant before drug therapy has started so the nurse would assess when the patient last menstruated. The patient's weight, I & O, and blood type are not important factors in determining whether the drug can be used.
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