The physician has explained to Cherise, a 26-year-old patient, that she has an abscess in her spleen and the spleen will need to be removed. You are responsible for educating Cherise about the procedure. When you ask if she has any questions, she asks you if the spleen removal will cause a health problem. Your best response would be
A. "There is no effect. It is done all the time."
B. "You may have frequent headaches."
C. "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions."
D. "What makes you ask that?"
E. "You will no longer be able to eat certain foods."
C. "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions."
When a person's spleen is removed due to injury or disease, the liver takes over most of the spleen's functions.
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