The Nurse Is Aware That One Change That May Occur

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that one change that may occur in the gastrointestinal system of an aging adult is:

• A)Increased salivation.
• B)Increased liver size.
• C)Increased esophageal emptying.
• D)Decreased gastric acid secretion.

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Definitions:

Two Populations

Refers to distinct groups being studied, where comparisons are often made between the statistical properties of these groups.

Kruskal-Wallis Test

A nonparametric method for testing whether samples originate from the same distribution, an extension of the Mann-Whitney U test to multiple groups.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant effect or difference.

Population Locations

General or specific areas where members of a defined population reside or are positioned.