Hesi Evaluation Collection Queries and Solutions (New Release)

A client with cirrhosis of the liver asks the registered nurse (RN) to explain how varicose veins can occur in the esophagus. Which statement should the RN provide to teach the client about the physiological etiology? Increased portal pressure causes blood flow through liver to be shunted to the esophageal vessels. Cirrhotic and fibrosis liver damage causes obstructed blood flow through portal vessels to the liver which increases the portal pressure causing the blood flow through the liver to be shunted to the esophageal vessels. The result of this shunting of blood causes the esophageal vessels (veins) to balloon out and weaken. As the portal hypertension increases, these esophageal varices can rupture and cause bleeding resulting in bloody emesis and black tarry stools. While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the registered nurse (RN) assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the RN report to the healthcare provider concerning the OTC medication? (Select all that apply). closed angle glaucoma chronic hypertension