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A Client with Severe Esophageal Varices Is Scheduled for Trans-Jugular

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A client with severe esophageal varices is scheduled for trans-jugular intrahepatic portal-systemic shunt (TIPS) insertion.The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?


A) "I will be discharged home after I wake up completely."
B) "The procedure may be painful because I get only light sedation."
C) "My liver will function normally within 8 hours of placement of the shunt."
D) "I will be monitored closely for a while after the procedure is over."

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