Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney. When the patient is in chronic renal failure, loss of this hormone will result in:
1. diminished immunologic function with fewer white blood cells.
2. elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream, contributing to accelerated atherosclero-sis.
3. anemia because of the diminished number of red blood cells being produced.
4. hypertension because of the increased, concentrated blood volume.
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The test taker needs to correlate knowledge of the physiology of the kidney to the care of someone in chronic kidney failure.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: 851, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 5
TOP: Chronic Renal Failure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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