The nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal varices with a new order for vasopressin (Pitressin).The nurse reviews the patient's history and notes that the patient's comorbidities include coronary artery disease (CAD),type 2 diabetes,gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),and fibromyalgia.The nurse should immediately notify the physician about which component of the patient's history?

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Vasopressin (Pitressin)is a potent medication that causes vasoconstriction and stops bleeding of esophageal varices.With the use of potent vasoconstrictors such as vasopressin (Pitressin),which constricts all vessels,the possibility of it causing a myocardial infarction (MI)is a very real concern and should be used most cautiously with the patient with CAD.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Esophageal Varices