The nurse is teaching a patient with COPD who has been prescribed ipratropium (Atrovent). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The splenic vein leaves the hilum of the spleen to join the _______vein to form the _______vein.

Splenic agenesis is associated with congenital disease of what organ?

The diaphragm is located where in relation to the spleen?

The spleen is located in __________________________.

Process by which the spleen removes red blood cells as they pass through.

How would you describe the internal texture of this mass?  

List the three criteria used to describe a simple cyst.

Which of the following would describe this mass?  

Which on eof the following patient preparations is required before an abdominal ultrasound examination?