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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:
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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