A client is admitted with end-stage cirrhosis and severe vomiting.Which problem should the nurse monitor the client most carefully for?

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The portal hypertension that accompanies end-stage cirrhosis predisposes the client to esophageal varices.These varices can rupture from increased pressure in the esophagus caused by coughing or vomiting.Bleeding varices can be life threatening.None of the other assessments take priority over monitoring for bleeding from esophageal varices.

A Client Is Admitted with End-Stage Cirrhosis and Severe Vomiting