The parents of a child with chronic kidney disease ask the nurse why the child is prescribed epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which response by the nurse is the most accurate?
A.
"It binds with and removes phosphorus."
B.
"It will help his body to make more red blood cells."
C.
"It will help to boost his white blood cell count."
D.
"It will help his body to make more platelets so he doesn't bleed."
ANS: B
Anemia is common with chronic kidney disease due to reduced erythropoeitin, which is vital for making red blood cells. The other answers are incorrect.
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