A client is informed that his white blood cell count is low and that he is at risk for the development of infections. The client asks, "Where do I make new white blood cells?" What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "White blood cells are produced in the plasma."
B) "White blood cells are produced in the thymus gland."
C) "White blood cells are produced in the lymphatic tissue."
D) "White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow."
D
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White blood cells (leukocytes) are produced in the bone marrow. They are not produced in the plasma, thymus gland, or the lymphatic tissue.
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