A Patient with Esophageal Varices Is Being Cared for in the ICU

Multiple Choice

A patient with esophageal varices is being cared for in the ICU. The varices have begun to bleed and the patient is at risk for hypovolemia. The patient has Ringers lactate at $150 \mathrm{cc} / \mathrm{hr}$ infusing. What else might the nurse expect to have ordered to maintain volume for this patient?

A) Arterial line
B) Diuretics
C) Foley catheter
D) Volume expanders