The nurse would report a sensitivity to which of the following to the physician considering prescribing epoetin alfa (Epogen)for a client with renal failure?

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Epoetin alfa (Epogen) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin, which is a growth factor that stimulates red blood cell production. It is used in patients with renal failure to treat anemia. A sensitivity or allergy to albumin, a component used in the formulation of some epoetin alfa products, is a contraindication for its use. Sensitivities to sunlight, aspirin, or milk products are not directly related to the administration of epoetin alfa.

The Nurse Would Report a Sensitivity to Which of the Following