The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Possible Acute Pericarditis

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client with possible acute pericarditis. Which of the following diagnostic assessments should the nurse plan to teach the client about?

• A)Electrolyte levels
• B)Echocardiography
• C)Daily blood cultures
• D)Cardiac catheterization

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