BS Nursing Pathophysiology
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A patient with a history of alcohol abuse presents with severe liver damage and bleeding esophageal varices. The bleeding is primarily due to:

A. Portal hypertension.
B. Decreased gastric acid.
C. Increased platelet count.
D. Enhanced clotting factors.

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  • Portal hypertension.
  • Decreased gastric acid.
  • Increased platelet count.
  • Enhanced clotting factors.

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