In a client with esophageal varices who is receiving vasopressin, the nurse would closely monitor for
A) chest pain.
B) dramatic onset of hypotension.
C) perforated esophagus.
D) pulmonary effusion.

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Vasopressin is a very strong vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure and can cause myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident.

In a Client with Esophageal Varices Who Is Receiving Vasopressin