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A 75-year-old patient has metastatic non-small cancer of the lung. The patient has been receiving chemotherapy; last dose was two weeks ago. The patient has been admitted to the hospital with severe neutropenia and anemia. Upon assessment, the patient was weak, but able to perform activities of daily living with only minimal assistance. Admitting labs were hemoglobin (Hgb) 6.9g/dL, hematocrit (Hct) 20.6%. The patient was prescribed erythropoietin (EPO) and filgrastim. 1. Why was erythropoietin indicated? 2. What must be monitored closely in patients receiving erythropoietin and why? 3. What route(s) can erythropoietin be given? 4. List 3 possible problems for this patient when taking erythropoietin. 5. Identify a nursing action for each problem listed in 4.
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING

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