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The nurse, caring for a patient diagnosed with cardiac tamponade, realizes treatment would be with which of the following?
1. antidysrhythmic drugs and oxygen
2. oxygen and rest
3. pericardiocentesis
4. antibiotics
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11 years ago
3. pericardiocentesis


All of these are correct but it is what is priority that makes 3 the correct choice following the others. Cardiac tamponade is an acute problem with the heart when there is fluid buildup between the myocardium. You need to remove this fluid as soon as possible first by performing pericardiocentesis.
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When cardiac tamponade occurs, it is considered a medical emergency. Pericardiocentesis is performed to removed fluid or blood that has collected around the heart and is preventing the heart from pumping effectively. Antidysrhythmic drugs, oxygen, rest, and antibiotics may be indicated after the pericardiocentesis is performed.
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