A client is diagnosed with a health problem that affects the hemoglobin and red blood cells. Which bones should the nurse identify as affecting this health problem? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ribs
2. Wrist
3. Ileum
4. Ankle
5. Sternum
Answer: 1, 3, 5
1. Red bone marrow, found mostly in flat bones such as the ribs make blood cells and hemoglobin.
2. The wrist bones are short and are not associated with the hemoglobin or red blood cells.
3. Red bone marrow, found mostly in flat bones such as the ileum make blood cells and hemoglobin.
4. The ankle bones are short and are not associated with the hemoglobin or red blood cells.
5. Red bone marrow, found mostly in flat bones such as the sternum make blood cells and hemoglobin.
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