Exogenous erythropoietin in the form of epoetin alfa (Epogen)is administered to a chronic dialysis client.How can the nurse best describe the action of this drug to the client?

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Epogen, which contains erythropoietin, is a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. This increases the concentration of the oxygen carrier (hemoglobin) in the blood, allowing for better delivery of oxygen to the tissues. It does not change the shape or size of the red blood cells or alter the molecular structure of hemoglobin.

Exogenous Erythropoietin in the Form of Epoetin Alfa (Epogen)is Administered