The nurse is providing an educational session for parents with children diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statements will the nurse include educate about the normal functions of red blood cells?
1. "Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissue."
2. "Red blood cells carbon dioxide to the lungs."
3. "Red blood cells protect the body against bacterial invaders."
4. "Red blood cells form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding."
5. "Red blood cells are responsible for psychosocial development."
Correct Answer:
Rationale: The normal function of red blood cells includes transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissue and transporting carbon dioxide to the lungs. White blood cells protect the body against bacterial invaders. Platelets form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding. Red blood cells are not directly responsible for psychosocial development.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is planning care for a patient with Ménière's disease. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
A) Acute pain related to Ménière's disease B) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to nausea and vomiting C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to vomiting D) Risk for injury related to vertigo
Barbiturates should not be used in patients with:
a. a history of anxiety. b. suicidal tendencies. c. an allergy to benzodiazepines. d. a history of drowsiness with the use of these agents.
A patient who had gastric bypass surgery 5 weeks ago calls the office to report feelings of nausea, sweating, and diarrhea shortly after eating meals. What response by the nurse is most appropri-ate?
a. "This is common after the type of surgery you had." b. "Try to eat your meals slower to promote absorption." c. "Reduce the amount of refined sugars that you are eating." d. "You may be experiencing a postoperative infection."
Transformational leadership does not
a. Create a connection between leaders and followers. b. Increase the motivation and morality of followers. c. Help followers reach their full potential. d. Inadequately raise the level of motivation and morality in the leader and their followers.