Which Assessment Finding Obtained by the Nurse When Assessing a Patient

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse when assessing a patient with acute pericarditis should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

• A)Pulsus paradoxus 8 mm Hg
• B)Blood pressure (BP) of 168/94 mm Hg
• C)Jugular venous distention (JVD) to jaw level
• D)Level 6 (0 to 10 scale) chest pain with a deep breath

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Definitions:

SSRIs

Short for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders by affecting serotonin levels in the brain.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter associated with regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning; imbalances are linked to depression and anxiety disorders.

Synapses

Junctions between two nerve cells, where impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications used to alleviate symptoms of anxiety disorders and reduce feelings of unease.