A client has had a splenectomy after sustaining serious internal injuries in a motorcycle accident, including a ruptured spleen. Following removal of the spleen, the client will be susceptible to:________.

Respuesta :

Answer:infection because the spleen removes bacteria from the blood.

Explanation: The spleen is an organ that is present in all vertebrates, it functions like the lymph as it helps to cleanse the blood and balance the flow of blood in the body,the spleen is soft and purple in colour it has two tissues which includes

(1) The red pulp tissue which a ta to filter the blood and remove old or damaged red blood cells.

(2) The white pulp tissue consists of immune cells (T cells and B cells) which ensures that the immune system fight infection.

THE SPLEEN ALSO REMOVES BACTERIA AND IMPROVES THE IMMUNITY OF THE BODY.