The nurse explains to the client that red blood cells (RBCs) assist the respiratory and circulatory systems to:
a. destroy dead and injured cells and bacteria
b. disperse surfactants within lung tissue
c. fight infection and assist with immunity
d. provide oxygen to body tissues
D
RBCs in conjunction with the respiratory and circulatory systems oxygenate the body tissues.
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a. Daily b. Semiweekly c. Weekly d. Biweekly
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a. It allows sweet, sour, bitter, and salty tastes to be sensed. b. It pushes food closer to the pharynx. c. It cuts, chops, and grinds food for diges-tion and swallowing. d. It moistens food particles for easier swal-lowing.
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A) alarm reaction B) resistance stage C) exhaustion stage D) reflex pain response