Matt Carson, a 20-year-old college student, was riding his motorcycle home from class when he lost control of the bike and sustained serious internal injuries, including a ruptured spleen. Matt has been taken to the OR to remove his spleen and the ED nurse is meeting with Matt's parents to answer some of their additional questions. Which of the following will be included in the nurse's discussion regarding special considerations following the removal of Matt's spleen?
a) Matt will be susceptible to bleeding because the spleen synthesizes vitamin K.
b) Matt will be susceptible to infection because the spleen removes bacteria from the blood.
c) Matt will be susceptible to anemia because the spleen produces red blood cells.
d) Matt will be susceptible to acidosis because the spleen maintains acid-base balance.
Answer: B
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