The Nurse Explains to a Client in Renal Failure That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a client in renal failure that epoetin alfa (Epogen) is being ordered to raise the hematocrit level into which of the following target ranges?

• A) 28% to 30%
• B) 30% to 33%
• C) 36% to 39%
• D) 39% to 42%

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