An 85-Year-Old Has Difficulty Walking After a Knee Replacement

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Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old has difficulty walking after a knee replacement. The patient tells the nurse, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people." Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here."
• B) "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it."
• C) "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good."
• D) "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert."

Explain why cells are considered the basic unit of life.

Identify the probable first type of cells on Earth and discuss their characteristics.

Understand the composition and functions of cellular structures such as actin filaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.

Describe the process and significance of endosymbiosis in the evolution of eukaryotic cells.

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