A Patient with a History of Cirrhosis Is Admitted to the ICU

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of cirrhosis is admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of bleeding esophageal varices; an attempt to stop the bleeding has been only partially successful. What would the critical care nurse expect the care team to order for this patient?

A) Packed red blood cells (PRBCs)
B) Vitamin $\mathrm{K}$
C) Oral anticoagulants
D) Heparin infusion