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A 92-Year-Old Patient Has Had a Stroke

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A 92-year-old patient has had a stroke.The right side of his face is drooping.The nurse might also suspect which of the following?


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Tropical Waters

Warm ocean water found near the equator, characterized by high temperatures and supporting diverse marine life.

Zooxanthellae

Photosynthetic algae found in close symbiotic relationships with marine invertebrates such as corals and sea anemones.

Microscopic Algae

Tiny, often unicellular algae, not visible to the naked eye, that live in water and can perform photosynthesis.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic floating algae and cyanobacteria that are the base of most aquatic food webs. Compare with zooplankton. See plankton and nanoplankton.

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