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Average Score: 67%
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A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has been prescribed epoetin alfa. The nurse reminds the client about the importance of taking which prescribed medication to enhance the effects of this therapy?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To form healthy red blood cells, which is the purpose of epoetin alfa, the body needs adequate stores of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12. The client should take these ferrous gluconate supplements regularly to enhance the hematocrit-raising benefit of this medication. The other options are unnecessary medications.