A Patient with Bleeding Esophageal Varices Is Scheduled to Receive

A patient with bleeding esophageal varices is scheduled to receive a bolus followed by a continuous infusion of octreotide (Sandostatin) . What care should the nurse expect when providing this medication?

A) Anticipate that the medication will stop the bleeding immediately.
B) Notify the physician if the patient has cardiac disease because the medication is contraindicated.
C) Recognize that doses of 100 mcg/hour and higher are associated with better outcomes.
D) Review serial hematocrit levels to determine if the patient is continuing to bleed.