Epoetin Alfa, a Pharmaceutical Form of Erythropoietin, May Be Prescribed

Epoetin alfa, a pharmaceutical form of erythropoietin, may be prescribed for clients with renal disease for which reason?

A) To stimulate the liver to liberate stored iron for hemoglobin
B) To bind with ferritin to make it more usable by the bone marrow
C) To replace a hormone released by the kidney that stimulates red blood cell production
D) To provide a special preparation of bioavailable iron