Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a prescription for epoetin alfa two months ago. Which client finding best indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production. A hemoglobin of 12 g/dL (C) is the most objective indicator of efficacy. Iron therapy (A), energy levels (B), and diet (D) are supportive but less definitive.