The lymphatic system functions to? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Maintain protein balance
B) Drain lymph from the bloodstream
C) Fight infection
D) Hydrate the thymus
E) Maintain fluid balance
A, C, E
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a. Ability to take direction well b. Excellent time-management skills c. Avoidance of risks d. A college degree in business
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A graduate nurse has clocked in for his/her second shift on a busy orthopedic unit. After accepting the assignment, the graduate nurse notices a fellow nurse complaining loudly at the nurse's station to other staff members
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