You are caring for a patient with advanced cirrhosis. You know that the most significant source of bleeding in a patient with cirrhosis is what?
A) Portal hypertension
B) Esophageal varices
C) Hemolytic jaundice
D) Ascites
Ans: B
Feedback: Once esophageal varices form, they are increase in size and eventually bleed; in cirrhosis, they are the most significant source of bleeding. Portal hypertension, hemolytic jaundice, and ascites are not sources of bleeding.
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