The rate of RBC production is regulated by _________________
ANS:
erythropoietin
Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone that controls erythropoiesis or red blood cell production.
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a. Atrioventricular (AV) node. b. Sinoatrial (SA) node. c. Bundle of His. d. Bundle branches.
The nurse is preparing an educational offering to help reduce musculoskeletal injuries for members of a community. What should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
A) Importance of regular exercise B) Maintaining a body weight appropriate to height and frame C) Using proper body mechanics with lifting objects D) Maintaining a safe home environment E) The impact of organ transplants on the musculoskeletal system
A client who has been bedridden for a week complains of an ache in her back. Which
intervention could the nurse perform to alleviate her condition? A) Recommend exercises for the client's back B) Have the client stay in a position that does not cause pain C) Have the client lie on the side with the knees flexed D) Give the client a backrub
A 45-year-old mother of two children has cirrhosis of the liver and is on a waiting list for a liver transplantation. She had to meet certain criteria to be eligible to receive a liver
She has been waiting for seven months for a donor liver and fears that she is running out of time. She understands that she is next on the list for a donor liver that matches. This is an example of which of the following principles? A. Autonomy B. Justice C. Fidelity D. Nonmaleficence