By which structure are mature erythrocytes removed from the bloodstream?
a. Liver
b. Lymph nodes
c. Thymus
d. Spleen
Answer: d. Spleen
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Which of the following best describes when case management is implemented for hospitalized patients?
a. Immediately on admission b. Immediately on discharge c. When a nurse recognizes the need and makes the appropriate referral d. When the patient is assigned a case manager
A client tells the nurse that she has to be discharged soon since she has specific functions in the family that must be done. Family functioning can best be described as:
a. the roles that allow family members to adapt in order to develop as individuals and as members of the family unit. b. interrelated with family structure. c. the way family members communicate with each other. d. adaptive behaviors that foster health.
According to protocol, a nursing student is required to complete metric conversions to ensure accurate administration of medication dosage. What does this indicate?
A) A nurse must strictly follow the given medication orders. B) A nurse must possess a good understanding of pharmacology. C) A nurse must possess a basic understanding of mathematics. D) A nurse must ask for the primary care provider's assistance.
When the patient is sitting in a chair or wheelchair, the height of the patient's knees should be higher than the hips.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)