A Patient with Advanced Cirrhosis Develops Esophageal Varices as a Direct

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with advanced cirrhosis develops esophageal varices as a direct result of portal hypertension.The nurse anticipates that this complication will be addressed by: (Select all that apply.)

• A)insertion of a Blakemore-Sengstaken tube.
• B)administration of IV vasopressin (Pitressin).
• C)administration of vitamin B.
• D)lactulose to empty swallowed blood in colon.
• E)vasoconstrictors to reduced portal blood flow.

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