A Patient Is Recovering from an Endoscopy with Banding of Esophageal

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from an endoscopy with banding of esophageal varices. Which intervention should have the highest priority immediately following the procedure and until the patient is fully awake?

• A) Determining if the patient is able to swallow
• B) Irrigating the NG tube with saline to detect any additional bleeding
• C) Maintaining the patient in the left lateral decubitus position
• D) Monitoring the patient's vital signs every hour

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