The nurse would anticipate the use of what medication in the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure:
a. epoetin alfa recombinant. c. platelets.
b. cobalamin. d. folic acid.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is administered to these clients while on the dialysis circuit.
B Incorrect: This is for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.
C Incorrect: This is for severe megaloblastic anemia.
D Incorrect: This is for folic acid deficiency anemia.
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