The nurse administers epoetin alfa 10,000 units subcut twice weekly to the client with ESRD. The most effective method of evaluating the therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa is for the nurse to assess for:
a. a decrease in skin pallor.
b. an increase in client activity.
c. an increase in the hematocrit level.
d. a decrease in complaints of weakness and fatigue.
Rationale:
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