The nurse is caring for an adolescent who experienced trauma to the spleen that requires its removal
When discussing the proposed surgery with the patient's parents, the nurse would provide which information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The spleen is located in the left upper abdominal quadrant.
2. The spleen is involved in the return of bile to the liver.
3. The spleen has a minimal vascular system.
4. The spleen acts as a blood filtration system.
5. The spleen destroys aged red blood cells.
1,4,5
Rationale 1: The spleen can be found in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Rationale 2: A primary purpose of the spleen is to filter blood, destroy aged red blood cells, and return their by-products, particularly bilirubin, to the liver.
Rationale 3: Because of its extensive vascular nature, trauma to the spleen can be life- threatening.
Rationale 4: A primary purpose of the spleen is to filter blood.
Rationale 5: A primary purpose of the spleen is to destroy aged red blood cells.
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