A 52-Year-Old Female Is Admitted to the Cardiac Unit with a Diagnosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 52-year-old female is admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of pericarditis.She asks the nurse to explain where the infection is.In providing an accurate description,the nurse states that the pericardium is:

• A) The outer muscular layer of the heart
• B) The innermost layer of the heart chambers
• C) A membranous sac that encloses the heart
• D) The heart's fibrous skeleton

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Definitions:

Hypercomplex Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond to specific visual stimuli, such as the orientation and length of edges.

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus in the brain that plays a critical role in processing visual information received from the retina.

Ganglion

A structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Complex Cortical

Referring to the intricate and multifunctional organization of the cerebral cortex, which is involved in high-level processes such as thought, language, and consciousness.