A patient vomiting bright red blood is scheduled for an endoscopy sclerotherapy.The patient asks the nurse what the procedure will do.The nurse would reinforce which teaching?
A)"The area of bleeding can be seen so surgery can be planned to remove it."
B)"A chemical can be injected into the bleeding vessel to stop it from bleeding."
C)"A cold material can be applied to the bleeding area to stop the bleeding."
D)"A laser can be used on the bleeding areas to stop any possibilities of bleeding again."

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Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a chemical is injected into the bleeding vessel to stop it from bleeding. Option A is incorrect because the procedure does not involve surgery. Option C is incorrect because a cold material does not stop bleeding effectively. Option D is incorrect because lasers are not typically used in sclerotherapy.

A Patient Vomiting Bright Red Blood Is Scheduled for an Endoscopy