ATI RN
ATI Nur285 Med Surg Fall Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching student nurses about different types of medical conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system, when a student asks her about the cause of esophageal varices. What is an appropriate answer by the nurse when asked about a potential cause of esophageal varices?
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Rationale: Chronic liver disease, particularly cirrhosis, causes portal hypertension, leading to engorged esophageal veins and varices.
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