Which Finding in a Patient Who Has a Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which finding in a patient who has a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube for esophageal varices is the priority for follow-up?

• A) Left lower leg swollen and reddened
• B) Absent bowel sounds to lower-left quadrant
• C) Decreased level of consciousness
• D) 3 cm darkened area on left heel

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