The Nurse Is Caring for a Child After Heart Surgery

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child after heart surgery.What intervention should the nurse implement immediately if evidence is found of cardiac tamponade?

• A) Increase analgesia
• B) Apply warming blankets
• C) Immediately report this to the physician
• D) Encourage the child to cough, turn, and breathe deeply

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