A Nurse Explains the Function of the Alveoli to a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse explains the function of the alveoli to a patient with respiratory problems. Which information about the alveoli's function will the nurse share with the patient?

• A) Carries out gas exchange
• B) Regulates tidal volume
• C) Produces hemoglobin
• D) Stores oxygen

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Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells, often measured to assess liver function.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arterioles and venules, and facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A circulatory condition where narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.

Chronic Disease

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often with significant impact on individuals' quality of life.