The nurse is assisting with the collection of data from a patient with a hematologic disorder. On which body system should the nurse expect to focus when collecting this data?

a. Respiratory
b. Genitourinary
c. Cardiovascular
d. All body systems


ANS: D
A hematologic disorder can affect all body systems. The nurse should collect data on as many body systems as possible. A. B. C. Hematologic disorders affect body systems other than the respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems.

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