The healthcare provider prescribes an iron supplement for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which health problem is this medication intended to prevent?

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Iron supplementation is important to maintain hemoglobin levels and prevent anemia for clients on dialysis. Edema results from protein leakage into the capillaries. Uremia refers to the buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood resulting from the progressive decline in renal function. Oliguria is a decrease in urine production and is a natural progression in end-stage renal disease.

The Healthcare Provider Prescribes an Iron Supplement for a Client