The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Has Portal Hypertension

The nurse is teaching a patient who has portal hypertension. The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the patient states, "Portal hypertension means

A) blood backs up in the liver.It causes enlarged blood vessels in my esophagus."
B) blood leaks from my liver.It causes me to feel hungry frequently."
C) fast spreading' high blood pressure.It causes red veins on my arms."
D) high blood pressure throughout the abdomen.It causes me to feel confused."