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Briah Perrae
on Nov 01, 2024
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The nurse is aware that what change may occur in the gastrointestinal system with aging?
A) Increased salivation
B) Increased liver size
C) Increased esophageal emptying
D) Decreased gastric acid secretion
Gastric Acid Secretion
The process of producing stomach acid, which aids in digestion and protects against pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract.
Esophageal Emptying
The process by which the esophagus clears food and liquids from the throat to the stomach, essential for normal digestion.
Liver Size
Refers to the physical dimensions of the liver, an important measure in assessing liver health and detecting abnormalities.
- Recognize changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with aging.
- Decode the significance of particular abdominal symptoms relevant to conditions of the gastrointestinal system.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with aging.
- Decode the significance of particular abdominal symptoms relevant to conditions of the gastrointestinal system.