The nurse is caring for a patient in end-stage renal failure and anemia. What is the cause of this patient's anemia?
A) Low serum iron levels
B) Low erythropoietin levels
C) Inadequate oxygenation of tissue
D) Lack of B12 and folic acid intake
B
Feedback:
Anemia can occur if erythropoietin levels are low. This is seen in association with renal failure, when the kidneys are no longer able to produce erythropoietin. Low iron levels, hypoxia, and vitamin deficiency are not likely to be the primary cause of anemia in a patient with kidney failure.
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