The nurse is aware that the liver synthesizes products essential to health. Which products are synthesized by the liver? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intrinsic factor
b. Protein
c. Vitamin K
d. Red blood cells
e. Albumin
ANS: B, E
The liver synthesizes protein and albumin.
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