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mia · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is taking care of a client with abnormal blood cells. The nurse reviews with the client that blood is composed of plasma and formed elements, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

What is the function of red blood cells that the nurse should review with the client? A) Responsible for carrying oxygen
B) Responsible for fighting infection
C) Responsible for blood clotting
D) Responsible for developing antibodies against antigens

Question 2

Health influences everything in our lives. Health must be considered in its broadest, holistic sense. A client tells the nurse of being at peace and very happy to find comfort in higher power to consult during the day as needed.

The nurse documents in the electronic medical record that the client is meeting which component of health? A) Spiritual
B) Social
C) Psychological or mental health
D) Emotional

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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Erythrocytes, or RBCs, are the most numerous of the blood cells. Each RBC contains hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen. WBCs fight infection. Each of the five types (basophil, eosinophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte) has different mechanisms for this function. Platelets and numerous clotting factors must react in sequence before blood clotting can occur. Lymph tissues filter blood, destroy pathogens, and develop antibodies against antigens.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Spiritual health: Inner peace and security, comfort with one's higher power, as one perceives it. Emotional health: Feelings and attitudes that make one comfortable with oneself. Psychological or mental health: A mind that grows and adjusts, is in control, and is free of serious stress. Social health: A sense of responsibility and caring for the health and welfare of others.