A patient receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for CKD-related anemia has a hemoglobin of 13.5 g/dL. What action should the nurse take?
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A
Increase the ESA dose to maintain higher hemoglobin
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B
Hold or reduce the ESA dose to keep hemoglobin within 10–11.5 g/dL
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C
Continue current dose as 13.5 is within normal range
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D
Switch to IV iron supplementation instead