A patient being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer also is being given epoetin alfa for anemia.During the assessment,of what finding should the nurse be most observant?

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D.Epoetin alfa has a black box warning for heart disease risk.The patient's blood pressure and hematocrit should be monitored.A.B.C.Many drugs can cause fluid retention or dyspnea,and other colony-stimulating factors are more likely to cause bone pain.

A Patient Being Treated with Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Also