In monitoring K.B.'s response to the epoetin, what adverse effect would you expect?
a. Arthralgia
b. Tachycardia
c. Drowsiness
d. Diarrhea
a
Adverse effects include hypertension (HTN), possible seizures, pruritus, and arthralgia.
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