A tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability of the internal environment while conti-nually adjusting to changes is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
homeostasis
The term is derived from Greek and describes the tendency of the body to maintain stability.
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a. 60 times a minute b. 80 times a minute c. 100 times a minute d. 120 times a minute
A patient newly diagnosed with atherosclerosis wants to know what the plaque building up in his arteries actually consists of. Which of the following should the nurse mention? Select all that apply
A) Fatty substances B) Osteocytes C) Epithelial tissue D) Cholesterol E) Cellular waste products F) Collagen and elastic fibers
Agencies have policies about which color ink may be used in the medical records
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
List five situations in which a patient may need special oral hygiene.
What will be an ideal response?