Esophageal Varices Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Esophageal varices are abnormally enlarged veins in the esophagus that develop when portal vein blood flow is blocked, most commonly due to cirrhosis. These dilated vessels can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding, requiring immediate medical intervention and careful nursing management. Causes (Related to) Esophageal varices develop due to various underlying conditions and risk factors: Signs … See Nursing Diagnoses