A Patient Was Admitted to the ICU 3 Days Ago

question 51

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the ICU 3 days ago with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction.The patient is complaining of increased chest pain when coughing, swallowing, and changing positions.The nurse hears a systolic scratching sound upon auscultation of the apical pulse.The nurse notifies the physician.Based on the symptoms, the physician suspects a(n)

• A) acute mitral regurgitation.
• B) aortic insufficiency.
• C) chronic mitral regurgitation.
• D) pericardial friction rub.

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