Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review for an indication of a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Epoetin alfa increases red blood cell production, raising hematocrit. ESR, platelets, and leukocytes are unaffected.