A Nurse Explains to a Client That It Is Wise

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse explains to a client that it is wise to avoid taking a laxative every day because of the problems it can cause.The client demonstrates understanding by saying laxative abuse can result in which condition? Select all that apply.

• A)Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
• B)The need for increasing dosages of laxative
• C)Loss of natural contractility in the bowel
• D)Increased risk for an impaction
• E)Development of irritable bowel syndrome

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The average of a set of numerical values taken from a subset (sample) of a larger population.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a particular event's occurrence, ranging from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain).

P < 0.05

Indicates that the probability of the observed data, or more extreme, occurring by chance is less than 5%, commonly used to determine statistical significance in hypothesis testing.

Population Standard Deviation

The square root of the variance in the full population, indicating how much each member of this population deviates from the population mean.