A client with esophageal varices is scheduled to undergo injection sclerotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) "The physician will use a balloon to compress the vessels."
B) "I might need to have this procedure done again."
C) "It's seems odd that a rubber band can block off the vessels."
D) "A catheter will be inserted through my belly to fix the vessels."
B
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Persistent portal hypertension allows varices to form again, making it necessary to repeat injection sclerotherapy or variceal banding regularly. Injection sclerotherapy involves passing an endoscope orally to locate the varix. Balloon tamponade is used to compress actively bleeding esophageal varices as a temporary measure. Variceal banding involves using a rubber band over the varix to restrict blood flow that eventually leads to sloughing.
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