A 48-year-old male client is hospitalized with mild ascites, bruising, and jaundice.

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A 48-year-old male client is hospitalized with mild ascites, bruising, and jaundice. He has a 20-year history of alcohol abuse. The client is diagnosed with cirrhosis. His serum ammonia level is high, indicating hepatic encephalopathy. He has esophageal varices. Which of the following may cause the varices to rupture?

Lifting heavy objects

Walking briskly

Ingestion of barbiturates

Ingestion of antacids