Erythrocytes are also known as

a. WBCs.
b. platelets.
c. RBCs.
d. oxygen.


C
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) give blood its rich, red color.

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The nurse researcher's work over the last several years has resulted in the generation of a theory that self-corrects as additional data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed. The researcher uses the process of constant comparison

Which form of research is this nurse researcher most likely conducting? 1. Quasi-experimental. 2. Grounded theory. 3. Historical study. 4. Experimental.

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1. acid phosphatase 2. albumin 3. bilirubin 4. calcium

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A woman is diagnosed with primary syphilis during her eighth week of pregnancy. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the

a. likelihood of a stillbirth. b. plans for cesarean section c. intramuscular injection of penicillin. d. antibiotic eye drops for the newborn.

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