Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
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The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A hemoglobin of 14 g/dL is too high, risking hypertension or thrombosis with epoetin alfa. Options B, C, and D are expected or normal.