Epoetin alfa--focus on nutritional therapy. Case study of the anemic patient.
Red blood cell formation relies on the contributions of a variety of substances, including iron, vitamins, and protein. Therapeutic intervention with Epoetin alfa changes the requirements for these erythropoietic ingredients, frequently necessitating modifications in nutritional prescriptions. Nursing knowledge and management of the nutritional components that affect erythropoiesis can help ensure optimal patient response to therapy. Case study illustrations of iron deficiency and potassium excess are used to demonstrate potential nursing interventions.
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D000368:Aged; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004920:Erythropoiesis; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D018529:Nutritional Support; D010349:Patient Compliance
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D004921:Erythropoietin; C020748:ferrous sulfate