A client presents to the emergency department with bleeding esophageal varices. The nurse also initially assesses the client for which of the following?
1. Ascites
2. Hypertension
3. Cardiac disease
4. Activity intolerance
Ascites
Rationale: The client's esophageal varices indicate that the client has portal hypertension, which is different than typical hypertension. Portal hypertension also causes ascites. The client may or may not be at risk for cardiac disease. Activity intolerance is likely, but is not an initial assessment.
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