ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
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A patient is admitted with esophageal varices and portal hypertension. Which underlying cause of these conditions would the nurse suspect?
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Rationale: Liver cirrhosis is the most common cause of esophageal varices and portal hypertension. Cirrhosis leads to scarring of the liver, which impedes blood flow through the portal vein, causing increased pressure and the development of collateral blood vessels.
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