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The nurse would assess which of the following as clinical signs and symptoms of pericarditis?
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1. pericardial friction rub
2. abdominal discomfort and nausea
3. chest pain
4. bradycardia
5. distended neck veins
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(1)The heart is inflammed and due to its larger than normal size there will be rubbing of the cardiac layer. Chest pain (3) is a direct sign due to the rubbing. The others are not signs or symtoms of pericarditis.
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1. pericardial friction rub
3. chest pain
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11 years ago
Pericardial friction rub and chest pain are hallmark signs of pericarditis in addition to fever. Abdominal discomfort, nausea, bradycardia, and distended neck veins are not associated with pericarditis.
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