A patient with advanced cirrhosis develops esophageal varices as a direct result of portal hypertension. The nurse anticipates that this complication will be addressed by: (Select all that apply.)
a. insertion of a Blakemore-Sengstaken tube.
b. administration of IV vasopressin (Pitres-sin).
c. administration of vitamin B.
d. lactulose to empty swallowed blood in colon.
e. vasoconstrictors to reduced portal blood flow.
A, B, D, E
All treatment modalities are appropriate to intervene for esophageal varices except administration of vitamin B. The nurse can expect to administer vitamin K.
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