In monitoring clients receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, it is most important for the nurse to monitor for

1. thromboembolus.
2. TIA (transient ischemic attack).
3. MI (myocardial infarction).
4. stroke.


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Rationale 1: Clients are at greater risk for thrombolytic disease, which can result in MI, stroke, and TIA.
Rationale 2: Transient ischemic attack can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease.
Rationale 3: Myocardial infarction can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease.
Rationale 4: Stroke can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease.
Global Rationale: Clients are at greater risk for thrombolytic disease, which can result in MI, stroke, and TIA. Transient ischemic attack can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease. Myocardial infarction can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease. Stroke can occur as a result of thromboembolic disease.

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