A patient has been receiving an ESA for 8 weeks. The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes no increase in hemoglobin levels from 8 g/dL on week 3 of therapy. The nurse will request an order for which of the following?

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Since the patient has not had an increase in hemoglobin levels after 8 weeks of ESA therapy, it is important to assess for possible underlying causes such as iron deficiency or other hematologic conditions. Therefore, the nurse should request an order for a complete blood count and serum iron levels to evaluate the patient's overall hematologic status.

A Patient Has Been Receiving an ESA for 8 Weeks