A nurse is discussing the process of hematopoiesis with a new ...

[audragclark]

A nurse is discussing the process of hematopoiesis with a new nurse. It is important for the new nurse to understand that:
 
  1. Red blood cells live for less than five days.
   2. Red blood cells are produced with erythropoietin and iron.
   3. Red blood cells develop in the long bones.
   4. Hemolysis of red blood cells occurs in the kidneys.

Question 2

A 13-year-old girl is crying in the nurse's office at school because she has thick, white, odorless, discharge in her underwear. She is afraid she has some type of infection. The most appropriate question for the nurse to ask would be:
 
  1. Have you started menstruating yet?
   2. When was the last time you had a shower?
   3. Have you had sexual intercourse?
   4. Do you take birth control pills?

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Answer to Question 1

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1. The red blood cells' life span does not influence the hematopoiesis process.
2. Erythropoeitin and iron are included in the process of hematopoiesis.
3. Red blood cell production occurs in the bone marrow.
4. Hemolysis of red blood cells does not affect hematopoiesis.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The girl is exhibiting signs of leucorrhea, which can occur 3 to 6 months prior to menses.
2. The nurse has not assessed the hygiene of the patient.
3. Assessment of sexual history is important, but the nurse should prioritize the menses cycle because of her age.
4. Assessment of sexual history is important, but the nurse should prioritize the menses cycle because of her age.

[audragclark]

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[jgranad15]

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