The nurse understands that erythropoietin levels should be monitored on which client?
a. oncology client receiving Procrit
b. dialysis client receiving sodium ferric gluconate complex
c. pregnant client taking folic acid supplements
d. client with megaloblastic anemia
ANS: A
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A Correct: This client requires erythropoietin levels monitored.
B Incorrect: This client does not require erythropoietin levels monitored.
C Incorrect: This client does not require erythropoietin levels monitored.
D Incorrect: This client does not require erythropoietin levels monitored.
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