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Coral animals are more closely related to _____________.

A patient tells the nurse that she enjoys talking with others and sharing experiences but often falls asleep when reading. Which teaching strategy would be most effective with this patient? (select all that apply)

Identify the labeled eye muscle.

What is the best predictor for risk of a stroke?  

A patient weighs 182lbs and measures 5 feet 8 inches. What number would the nurse enter into the carting system as the patient’s BMI?

16. Which of the following is/are the most common therapeutic approach(s) for patients with pulmonary manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis?

Use the following patient vignette to answer questions 11 – 13. A 35-year-old man presents with sputum producing cough and dyspnea at rest.  Past medical history is significant for a previous diagnosis of premature emphysema at age 28.  The patient denies smoking and excessive alcohol intake or exposure to dust and mold.  Family history is significant for coronary artery disease and pulmonary disease in the patient’s father and only brother.   Vital signs are within normal limits except for blood pressure of 160/120 mmHg on three readings.  Physical examination reveals an ill-appearing man with prolonged expiratory time.   Auscultation of the lungs reveals end-expiratory wheezing.  ECG is within normal limits. 13. What is the next best diagnostic approach for this patient?

Which type of prokaryotes are able to live in the most extreme environments?  

Which chordate retains all 5 chordate characteristics as an adult?  

 The duckbill platypus is an exception to many mammals because it