The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is an Intravenous

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an intravenous drug user. The nurse anticipates the need for assessment for which cardiac complication?

• A) Cardiac tamponade
• B) Myocardial infarction
• C) Congestive heart failure
• D) Infective endocarditis

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