The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has hepatitis. Which of the following are func-tions of the liver to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phagocytize worn red blood cells
b. Produce white blood cells
c. Form bilirubin
d. Synthesize clotting factors
e. Store sodium and potassium
f. Synthesize essential amino acids
ANS: A, C, D
A, C, and D are functions of the liver. B, E, and F are done elsewhere in the body.
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