Which structure is located on the sternum?

Eating large amounts of turnips and beets can lead to a condition called beeturia, which causes the urine and skin to turn a reddish or purplish color. This condition is harmless and is caused by the betalain pigments present in these vegetables. As a strict vegetarian, it is possible that the client consumes large amounts of these vegetables, which could explain the unusual skin color.

Rice and eggs, carrots and squash, spinach and mustard greens are not known to cause unusual skin color. However, it is important for the nurse to ask the client about her diet and any supplements she may be taking to beter understand the cause of the unusual skin color.

After birth, blood is primarily produced in the red bone marrow of the infant. Red bone marrow is a spongy tissue found in the hollow centers of certain bones, such as the skull, ribs, pelvis, and long bones of the arms and legs. Red bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

In adults, some of the blood production shifts to other organs such as the spleen and liver. However, in infants, the red bone marrow is the main site of blood cell production until about 5 years of age when it begins to gradually transition to the other organs.

Ceruminous glands are specialized sweat glands located in the skin of the ear canal. These glands secrete a waxy substance called cerumen or ear wax. Ear wax helps to lubricate and protect the skin of the ear canal and prevent the entry of foreign particles, such as dust and insects, into the ear. It also has antibacterial properties that help to protect the ear from infection. The amount and composition of ear wax vary from person to person and can be affected by factors such as age, genetics, and environmental conditions.

The urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and testes, are in the pelvic cavity. The pelvic cavity is a bony structure formed by the pelvis and contains the terminal portions of the digestive tract, urinary tract, and reproductive tract. It is situated inferior to the abdominal cavity and is separated from it by the pelvic brim, which is a rim of bone formed by the iliac crests, sacrum, and pubic bones. The pelvic cavity is bounded by the pelvic bones and the pelvic diaphragm and is lined with pelvic peritoneum.