A nurse is assessing the electrolyte values of a patient who received her first dose of epoetin alfa (Epogen) two days ago.The nurse is most concerned about:
A) An increase in sodium and the potential for pulmonary edema.
B) A marked decrease in potassium and the potential for dangerous dysrhythmias.
C) A marked decrease in calcium and the risk of tetany.
D) A marked decrease in serum osmolality and the risk of cerebral edema.
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