A Patient Is Admitted with a Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Due to Esophagogastric

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophagogastric varices.The nurse knows that varices are caused by which pathophysiologic mechanism?

• A) Portal hypertension resulting in diversion of blood from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area
• B) Superficial mucosal erosions as a result of increased stress levels
• C) Loss of protective mechanisms resulting in the breakdown the mucosal resistance
• D) Inflammation and ulceration secondary to nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug use

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