Author Question: The nurse is working with a patient who has a hematological disorder. The nurse is aware that, in ... (Read 59 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is working with a patient who has a hematological disorder. The nurse is aware that, in the process of hematopoiesis, stem cells differentiate into either myeloid or lymphoid stem cells.

Into what broad cell types do myeloid stem cells differentiate? Select all that apply.
A) Leukocytes
B) Mast cells
C) Thrombocytes
D) Platelets
E) Erythrocytes

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient whose bone marrow has been replaced by scar tissue in much of the areas that produce blood cells for the body. What organs can become active in blood cell production by the process of extramedullary hematopoiesis?

A) Spleen and kidneys
B) Kidneys and pancreas
C) Pancreas and liver
D) Liver and spleen