A patient needs a blood transfusion. The nurse realizes that the function of the blood includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

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A patient needs a blood transfusion. The nurse realizes that the function of the blood includes which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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B) Blood is essential for oxygenation of body tissues, as it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide to be exhaled. E) Blood plays a crucial role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance, helping to maintain homeostasis in the body by transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes, and by distributing heat.

A Patient Needs a Blood Transfusion