A nurse researcher is investigating the effect of type of operating room mattress and surgical position on tissue interface pressures in healthy young adults.Which component of research is most affected by the choice of participants?

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The choice of participants affects the external validity of the study, which refers to the generalization of the findings to the broader population beyond the sample used in the study. Selecting healthy young adults as participants may limit the external validity of the study as the findings may not be applicable to older or less healthy individuals.

A Nurse Researcher Is Investigating the Effect of Type of Operating