Which Primary Function of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)should the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which primary function of red blood cells (RBCs) should the nurse consider when providing care to a pediatric patient who has been diagnosed with anemia?

• A) Mediating the immune system to decrease areas of serious inflammation
• B) Transporting hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
• C) Migrating and providing a rapid defense against any foreign agent
• D) Providing hemostasis and vascular repair following injury to a vessel wall