The basic unit of body structure is the
Cell
Each cell has the same:
Basic structure
To live and function, cells need:
Food, water, oxygen
Which part of the cell directs the cells activities
Nucleus
Where is the nucleus located
In the center of the cell
Mrs. Speaks is an 83 year old female patient who suffers from the late effects of CVA. She has {L} sided hemiplegia. This is
Paralysis on the left side of the body
The brain is part of the
Nervous system
The circulatory system consists of
Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
Signs of poor circulation include
Paleness; cold skin and edema
The thinning of the fatty layer under the skin could cause a resident to
Develop pressure sores