The nurse is administering erythropoietin. The nurse anticipates that the client will experience which side effects of receiving the medication?
a. Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness
b. Shortness of breath and tachypnea
c. Bradycardia and agonal respirations
d. Headaches and hypertension
ANS: D
Headaches and increased blood pressure occur as a result of the rising red blood cell count (Hct) and increased pressure in the arterial system when the client receives erythropoietin.
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