The nurse is providing education to the caregivers of a client with cirrhosis of the liver. The caregivers indicate that they've heard of portal hypertension, but they aren't sure which symptoms could indicate that their loved one is experiencing this condition. Which symptoms of portal hypertension should the nurse discuss with the caregivers?

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A)Obstruction to portal blood flow causes a rise in portal venous pressure, resulting in splenomegaly, ascites, and engorgement of veins in the esophagus, rectum, and abdomen. Bleeding gums indicate insufficient vitamin K production in the liver. Muscle wasting is commonly associated with the poor nutritional intake seen in clients with cirrhosis. Hypothermia is an unrelated finding.
B)Obstruction to portal blood flow causes a rise in portal venous pressure, resulting in splenomegaly, ascites, and engorgement of veins in the esophagus, rectum, and abdomen. Bleeding gums indicate insufficient vitamin K production in the liver. Muscle wasting is commonly associated with the poor nutritional intake seen in clients with cirrhosis. Hypothermia is an unrelated finding.
C)Obstruction to portal blood flow causes a rise in portal venous pressure, resulting in splenomegaly, ascites, and engorgement of veins in the esophagus, rectum, and abdomen. Bleeding gums indicate insufficient vitamin K production in the liver. Muscle wasting is commonly associated with the poor nutritional intake seen in clients with cirrhosis. Hypothermia is an unrelated finding.
D)Obstruction to portal blood flow causes a rise in portal venous pressure, resulting in splenomegaly, ascites, and engorgement of veins in the esophagus, rectum, and abdomen. Bleeding gums indicate insufficient vitamin K production in the liver. Muscle wasting is commonly associated with the poor nutritional intake seen in clients with cirrhosis. Hypothermia is an unrelated finding.

The Nurse Is Providing Education to the Caregivers of a Client