You Are Caring for a Patient in Chronic Renal Failure

question 31

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient in chronic renal failure.The internist in your office wants to begin erythropoietin.Which lab is most important to obtain prior to beginning this type of treatment?

• A)Serum iron
• B)Hemoglobin
• C)Hematocrit
• D)Complete blood count
• E)Electrolytes

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