The nurse is assessing a client who has low production of erythropoietin in the kidneys. The nurse should perform a thorough focused assessment as a priority of:
1. the client's respiratory system.
2. the skin.
3. the neurological system.
4. the gastrointestinal system.
Answer: 1
1. Erythropoietin is produced in the kidneys, and plays a role in the formation of red blood cells. The client with anemia (low red blood cells) will have a decreased ability to oxygenate the blood. Assessment of the respiratory system for this client becomes a priority.
2. The skin is not affected directly by a low erythropoietin.
3. The neurological system, like all systems, would be affected by low erythropoietin due to decreased oxygen levels. The respiratory system is the first assessment priority.
4. The gastrointestinal system is not the priority assessment.
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