NCLEX-PN
NCLEX LPN Pharmacological Parenteral Therapies 7 Questions
Question 1 of 1
Erythropoietin used to treat anemia in clients with renal failure should be given in conjunction with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The kidneys of a client in renal failure produce no erythropoietin, a hormone necessary for RBC production. Erythropoietin can be given as replacement, but the client needs adequate iron, folate, and B12 to increase the effectiveness of EPO.
Choice B is not necessary for RBC production and can increase uremia.
Choices C and D are not necessary for RBC production.
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