When planning care for a patient with hypoxia, which concept about erythropoietin should the nurse keep in mind?
A) Erythropoietin is released when renal blood flow increases.
B) Erythropoietin is released when oxygen content in the lungs is high.
C) Erythropoietin is released during anemic states.
D) Erythropoietin is stimulated by kidney damage.

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Erythropoietin is released in response to low oxygen levels in the blood, such as during anemic states, to stimulate red blood cell production.

When Planning Care for a Patient with Hypoxia, Which Concept