A client with cirrhosis has portal hypertension, which is causing esophageal varices. What is the goal of the interventions that the nurse will provide?
A) Cure the cirrhosis.
B) Treat the esophageal varices.
C) Reduce fluid accumulation and venous pressure.
D) Promote optimal neurologic function.
C
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Methods of treating portal hypertension aim to reduce fluid accumulation and venous pressure. There is no cure for cirrhosis; treating the esophageal varices is only a small portion of the overall objective. Promoting optimal neurologic function will not reduce portal hypertension.
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