The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)of the ascending colon.The nurse would prepare to implement which intervention?
A)Administration of blood products
B)Administration of cytoprotective medication
C)Administration of H2 receptor blocking medication
D)Administration of antisecretory medication

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Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) can cause bleeding, which may require blood transfusions. Therefore, the nurse would prepare to administer blood products in this case. Cytoprotective medication (B) may be used to prevent or treat gastrointestinal ulcers, but is not specifically indicated for AVMs. H2 receptor blocking medication (C) and antisecretory medication (D) may be used to treat acid-related disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but they are not indicated for the treatment of AVMs.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with an Arteriovenous