The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation of the ascending colon. Which of the following should the nurse be prepared to implement for this patient?
1. administer H2 receptor blocking medication as prescribed
2. administer antisecretory medication as prescribed
3. administer cytoprotective medication as prescribed
4. administer blood products as prescribed
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Rationale: Bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation is rarely massive. A typical bleeding episode requires less than 2 to 4 units of blood and is not associated with hypotension. The nurse should be prepared to administer blood products as prescribed. The patient does not have gastric irritation and would not be prescribed the other medications. H2 receptor blocking medication is prescribed for gastric mucosa irritation. Antisecretory medication is prescribed to increase the bicarbonate protective coating on the gastric mucosa. Cytoprotective medication is prescribed to provide a protective coating on irritated gastric mucosa.
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