Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A client with chronic renal failure asks the nurse the effects of losing erythropoietin. Which of the following statements best explains the loss of this hormone?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Loss of erythropoietin results in anemia, as it stimulates red blood cell production. It does not directly affect immunologic function, may cause hypotension, and is not linked to elevated lipids.