A patient recovering from a splenectomy asks the nurse, "What's going to happen to me now that my spleen is gone?" What is an appropriate nursing response?

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The liver and bone marrow will assume the functions of the spleen, such as filtering out bacteria and producing antibodies. The response in choice A is not accurate as the spleen is not directly involved in preventing colds and flu. The response in choice B is not accurate as the stomach and spleen have different functions. The response in choice D is not completely accurate as the spleen does serve important functions in the immune system and blood filtration.

A Patient Recovering from a Splenectomy Asks the Nurse, "What's