A patient's most recent blood work reveals an elevated level of reticulocytes. The nurse recognizes that this assessment finding may be suggestive of:
A) An infectious process
B) A lack of oxygen-carrying capacity
C) Fluid volume deficit
D) Oxygen toxicity
Question 2
A patient with esophageal varices secondary to liver cirrhosis has received a transfusion of frozen plasma. The nurse is aware of the fact that plasma:
A) Acts solely as a solvent for the cellular components of the blood
B) Accounts for the majority of the blood's volume in the body
C) Plays a regulatory role in the process of erythropoiesis
D) Primarily regulates the pH of blood and other body fluids
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