The nurse, administering epoetin alfa (Epogen) to a patient on dialysis, explains that the medication will help replace which function of the kidney?
A) Treats the anemia seen in chronic renal failure patients on dialysis
B) Combats the effects of dialysis on bone marrow
C) Promotes elimination of nephrotoxic drugs from the body
D) Enhances absorption of iron and folate in the intestinal tract
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