HESI RN
Nightdale College HESI Pharmacology RN Questions
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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? Which finding best indicates that the medication is effective?
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Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, increasing hemoglobin. A hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL indicates effective treatment of anemia. Subjective energy improvements are less reliable, and iron intake or therapy supports but does not directly measure epoetin’s efficacy.
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