A client is hemorrhaging from bleeding esophageal varices and has an esophagogastric tube.Which nursing intervention is the priority?
A) Keep the client sedated to prevent tube dislodgement.
B) Maintain balloon pressure at between 15 and 20 mm Hg.
C) Irrigate the gastric lumen with normal saline.
D) Maintain the client's airway.
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