A patient with a bleeding disorder is prescribed an infusion of plasma. What should the nurse explain as being the purpose of this infusion?
a. Contains clotting factors
b. Carries oxygen to the tissues
c. Supports cellular metabolism
d. Removes waste products from cells
ANS: A
Plasma is about 91% water. Plasma proteins are synthesized by the liver and include clotting factors, albumin, and globulins. A. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues. C. D. A variety of substances support cellular metabolism and remove waste products from cells.
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