The nurse has provided instruction to a client with chronic kidney disease who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching was effective?
1. "I have to receive this medication subcutaneously."
2. "This medication has to be administered using the Z-track method."
3. "I will take this medication orally with the rest of my morning pills."
4. "I will receive this medication through intramuscular injection."
Answer: 1. "I have to receive this medication subcutaneously."
Explanation: Epoetin alfa is administered parenterally by the intravenous or subcutaneous route. It cannot be given orally because it is a glycoprotein and would be degraded in the gastrointestinal tract.
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