Which of These Findings, If Identified in a Patient Who

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these findings, if identified 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 heal

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