Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with erythropoietin (epoetin alpha). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review as an indication of a therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, increasing hemoglobin levels in clients with CKD-related anemia.