The client receives epoetin alfa (Epogen) subcutaneously, and says to the nurse, "My doctor said I have anemia. Are there little red blood cells in that shot?" What are the best responses by the nurse?
A) "No, we do not give blood for anemia anymore."
B) "No, this medication stimulates your body to make red blood cells."
C) " Yes, this small amount of red blood cells will stimulate your bone marrow to produce more cells in the kidney."
D) "No, this medication promotes clotting so you will not lose even more red blood cells."
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