A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Epoetin alfa should be stored in the refrigerator but never frozen; thawing is not appropriate. B. The medication should not be diluted prior to administration. C. Shaking can denature the protein in the medication and is contraindicated. D. A cloudy solution indicates contamination or degradation, and the medication should be discarded.