Cirrhosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 48-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by family for evaluation after three episodes of vomiting blood and “coffee grounds.” The patient has alcohol use disorder and currently drinks 6-8 beers every evening. The patient has no other diagnosed medical conditions but has not seen a physician in more than 10 years and does not currently take any medications. Temperature is 37.2 ºC (99.0 °F), pulse is 116/min, blood pressure is 86/48 mmHg, respiratory rate is 18/minute, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. The patient is awake and able to answer all questions but is slow to respond. Skin examination is significant for jaundice and multiple spider angiomas on his chest. The abdomen is distended and non-tender with a positive fluid wave. Which of the following is the next best step in management?  

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