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When assessing a patient's cardiovascular system, the nurse notes a high pitched scratchy sound at the apex of the heart.The nurse recognizes this as rubbing between the two walls of the sac surrounding and protecting the heart, called the:


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Complete Blood Count

A blood test that assesses red cells, white cells, platelets, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other blood components.

Abbreviation

A minimized variant of a word or phrase.

Passive Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as through injection or maternal transfer to a fetus.

IgG

A type of antibody representing a large portion of the immune response and playing a crucial role in pathogen detection and neutralization.

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