A nurse is discussing the process of hematopoiesis with a new nurse. It is important for the new nurse to understand that:
1. Red blood cells live for less than five days.
2. Red blood cells are produced with erythropoietin and iron.
3. Red blood cells develop in the long bones.
4. Hemolysis of red blood cells occurs in the kidneys.
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1. The red blood cells' life span does not influence the hematopoiesis process.
2. Erythropoeitin and iron are included in the process of hematopoiesis.
3. Red blood cell production occurs in the bone marrow.
4. Hemolysis of red blood cells does not affect hematopoiesis.
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