A Client Is to Receive Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp) Adjunctive Medication

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client is to receive darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) adjunctive medication during chemotherapy. The client says, "Not another drug. Why do I need this one?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "I know you are tired of drugs, but this is just one more."
• B) "This drug will help you grow red blood cells."
• C) "This drug will help keep you from getting infections."
• D) "This is an erythropoiesis-stimulating factor."
• E) "This drug will help you get more oxygen around to your tissues so you feel better."

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