In a Client with Esophageal Varices Who Is Receiving Vasopressin

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a client with esophageal varices who is receiving vasopressin, the nurse would closely monitor for

• A) chest pain.
• B) dramatic onset of hypotension.
• C) perforated esophagus.
• D) pulmonary effusion.

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