A patient with cirrhosis has an episode of bleeding esophageal varices that is controlled with administration of vasopressin and endoscopic sclerotherapy.To detect possible complications of the bleeding episode,what is it most important for the nurse to monitor?
A) Prothrombin time
B) Serum bilirubin levels
C) Serum ammonia levels
D) Serum potassium levels
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