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magmichele12

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on: Jul 11, 2018
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


nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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