Assessment of the client with pericarditis may reveal which of the following?

The correct answer is C. Pericardial friction rub and pain on deep inspiration. (A) No S3 or S4 are noted with pericarditis. (B) No change in pulse pressure occurs. (C) The symptoms of pericarditis vary with the cause, but they usually include chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, rise in temperature, and friction rub caused by fibrin or other deposits. The…

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AVentricular gallop and substernal chest pain
BNarrowed pulse pressure and shortness of breath
CPericardial friction rub and pain on deep inspiration
DPericardial tamponade and widened pulse pressure

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Explanation

(A) No S3 or S4 are noted with pericarditis. (B) No change in pulse pressure occurs. (C) The symptoms of pericarditis vary with the cause, but they usually include chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, rise in temperature, and friction rub caused by fibrin or other deposits. The pain seen withpericarditis typically worsens with deep inspiration. (D) Tamponade is not typically seen early on, and no change in pulse pressure occurs.

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#pericarditis#pericardial friction rub#pleuritic chest pain#cardiac assessment

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