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123654777 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with chronic heart failure has begun treatment with epoetin alfa, which she will receive in her own home from a home health nurse. The nurse should teach the patient to supplement this treatment with a diet that is high in

A) iron-rich foods such as beans and leafy green vegetables.
B) complex carbohydrates and vegetable-source proteins.
C) calcium, such as dairy products, fish and vegetables.
D) protein and low in carbohydrates.

Question 2

A patient began combination antiretroviral therapy 7 months ago and is being followed closely by a care team that includes members of several disciplines.

When attempting to determine the efficacy of the patient's current drug regimen, the nurse should prioritize which of the following laboratory data?
A) Viral load
B) CD4 cell count
C) Total leukocyte level
D) Neutrophil level