What element or property contributes to the normal shape of the RBC?

a. Sodium
b. Spectrin tetramer
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium


Answer: b. Spectrin tetramer

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Your patient is a 27-year-old female who is distraught and crying after having her children taken by child protective services. Her sister called EMS because the patient threatened to cut her wrists. On your arrival you find that she has not attempted to harm herself and has no weapons within reach. However, she does not wish to speak with you. Which of the following actions is most likely to be

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Select the proper noun in this sentence: ? Nurses at Mercy Hospital were not in favor of a strike

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