The most effective therapy for anemia associated with kidney failure is
A) iron administration.
B) high-protein diet.
C) erythropoietin administration.
D) vitamin B₁₂ and folate administration.

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Therapy in anemia of chronic renal failure consists of dialysis and erythropoietin administration.The use of erythropoietin stimulating agents is to increase hemoglobin values to ensure adequate oxygen-carrying capacity.Iron,folate,and vitamin B₁₂ replacement are initiated if necessary.Iron administration is utilized in iron-deficiency anemia.A high-protein diet is not the treatment of choice in the patient with renal failure,and a high-protein diet may be contraindicated.Vitamin B₁₂ and folate are prone to nutritional anemias and receive replacement to adequate levels if necessary.However,dialysis and erythropoietin are more effective.

The Most Effective Therapy for Anemia Associated with Kidney Failure