Which of the following best describes the role of the liver and spleen in erythrocyte metabolism?
A) The spleen helps in creating mature erythrocytes.
B) The liver generates erythropoietin, which regulates the rate of erythrocyte production.
C) The spleen stores the iron component of hemoglobin from erythrocytes and returns it to the red marrow.
D) The spleen removes erythrocytes after 120 days and the liver removes severely damaged erythrocytes.
D
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a. Palpate another area simultaneously. b. Ask the child not to laugh or move if it tickles. c. Begin with deeper palpation and gradually progress to superficial palpation. d. Have the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand.
A nursing student is listening to a lecture in which the instructor explains that a population pyramid is a way to visually compare a population for a certain demographic such as age. If a pyramid has a broad base and a small top, it represents
A. Slow growth B. Rapid growth C. Equal growth D. Mostly older people, with no growth
When transporting a patient in airborne precautions to another area of the health care facility, the nursing assistant should wear an isolation gown
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse teaches the patient about lisinopril (Prinivil) and evaluates that additional teaching is required when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I will monitor my blood pressure until my next appointment." 2. "I will avoid using salt substitutes for seasoning." 3. "It takes a while for this medication to take effect." 4. "I don't need to worry about having blood tests done."