A patient has been receiving an erythropoietin-stimulating agent (ESA) for 8 weeks.The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes no increase in hemoglobin levels from 8 g/dL on week 3 of therapy.The nurse will request an order for
A) a complete blood count and serum iron levels.
B) an increased dose of the erythropoietin-stimulating agent.
C) more frequent dosing of the ESA.
D) packed red blood cell infusions.
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