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Drug Card Carbonate (Tums)

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Hepatic Disorders (Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Esophageal Varices for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

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3 Esophageal Varices NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 3

In assessing the patient’s health status, the nurse should know that hematemesis is most commonly caused by:

Esophageal varices

Malignant tumors

Blood dyscrasias

Peptic ulcers

Question 2 of 3

The nurse recognizes which is a common cause of esophageal varices?

Portal hypertension

Excessive use of ibuprofen, alcohol, tobacco, or spicy foods

An existing esophageal carcinoma

Abnormal circulation within the splenic artery

Question 3 of 3

Nursing care of the patient with a three-lumen, double balloon esophageal tube includes all of the following except:

Ensuring that the balloon pressures are kept at the levels required to control bleeding

Remaining alert for any complaints of chest pain

Placing the patient in a supine position to prevent shock

Maintaining constant observation during balloon inflation

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