A nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa subcutaneously to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Monitor the client for hypotension is not specifically required for epoetin alfa administration. Hypotension is not a common adverse effect of this medication. B. Inject at a 15-degree angle is incorrect. Subcutaneous injections are typically administered at a 45 to 90-degree angle, not 15 degrees. C. Check the client’s hemoglobin level is essential before administering epoetin alfa. Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, and monitoring hemoglobin levels helps assess the effectiveness and safety of the treatment. D. Administer the medication in the deltoid is not the preferred site for subcutaneous injections. Epoetin alfa is usually administered in the abdomen or thigh.