The nurse shows slides of red blood cells from a child with sickle cell disease, noting that in addition to their sickle shape, the cells contain the abnormal element of ______________ _____
ANS:
hemoglobin S
Hemoglobin S is the abnormal hemoglobin that makes red blood cells fragile and causes the walls of the cells to collapse, giving them the characteristic sickle shape.
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a. makes the client's appointments with the doctor. b. determines the goals for the client before visiting the client. c. suggests to the client that she make a list of questions to ask the physician. d. tells the client to trust the physician when the client expresses concern about her care.
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