The most important pathophysiologic factor contributing to the formation of esophageal varices is:

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Question 1 of 5

The most important pathophysiologic factor contributing to the formation of esophageal varices is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A female client complains of gnawing epigastric pain for a few hours after meals. At times, when the pain is severe, vomiting occurs. Specific tests are indicated to rule out:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

When a client has peptic ulcer disease, the nurse would expect a priority intervention to be:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A 40-year-old male client has been hospitalized with peptic ulcer disease. He is being treated with a histamine receptor antagonist (cimetidine), antacids, and diet. The nurse doing discharge planning will teach him that the action of cimetidine is to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following complications is thought to be the most common cause of appendicitis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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