A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic renal failure who will begin receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) about this drug therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "If I have to start dialysis, I will have to stop taking this drug."
B) "Taking this drug should eliminate my need for blood transfusions."
C) "Taking this medication will prevent the need for dialysis in the future."
D) "When I take this, my serum ferritin levels will increase."
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