The concept that the greatest number of species would be found where that species originated is referred to as

Rain forests seem similar in appearance because natural selection favors certain common physical characteristics in response to their similar environmental conditions (high temperature, high humidity, abundant rainfall).

By definition, organisms that are evolutionarily fit

Which of the following is not a food originating from the rainforest?

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During shift report on a medical-surgical unit, the nurse receives the following updates: Patient A: A 70-year-old recovering from a hip replacement who reports mild dizziness when standing, ambulating with a walker. Vital signs: BP 128/76 mmHg, HR 82 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.4°F, SpO₂ 96% on room air. Patient B: A 60-year-old with chronic heart failure who is slightly short of breath while talking, has mild ankle edema. Vital signs: BP 110/68 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 22, Temp 98.8°F, SpO₂ 94% on room air. Patient C: A 45-year-old post-operative patient from abdominal surgery who is reporting incisional pain rated 7/10 and requesting pain medication. Vital signs: BP 122/78 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, RR 20, Temp 99.0°F, SpO₂ 97% on room air. Patient D: A 55-year-old patient with diabetes who is due for routine blood glucose monitoring. Vital signs: BP 130/80 mmHg, HR 84 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.6°F, SpO₂ 98% on room air. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A 68-year-old patient is admitted with the following findings: blood pressure 88/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 beats/min, respiratory rate 28 breaths/min, temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C), and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. Based on priority assessment principles, which action should the nurse perform first?

A patient requires insulin. Which site and technique is correct for a subcutaneous injection?

Which assessment technique is correctly matched to the finding?

A nurse is performing a head-to-toe assessment on a newly admitted adult patient. What is the primary reason for performing this comprehensive assessment?