A cancer patient is receiving drug therapy with epoetin alfa (Epogen).The nurse knows that the medication must be stopped if which laboratory result is noted?

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Epoetin alfa is used to stimulate the production of red blood cells in patients with anemia, often caused by cancer and/or chemotherapy. The medication should be stopped if the hemoglobin level exceeds 12 g/dL to prevent excessive red blood cell production and potential complications such as blood clots. The other laboratory values listed are within normal limits and would not necessitate stopping the medication.

A Cancer Patient Is Receiving Drug Therapy with Epoetin Alfa