The nurse is aware prompt treatment for a pericardial effusion is necessary to prevent which life-threatening condition?
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The patient presents to the emergency department (ED) stating, “I started getting this terrible pressure in my chest after mowing the lawn. I just know I’m having a heart attack.” Following testing, the patient is diagnosed with angina pectoris. The patient asks, “If I didn’t have a heart attack, why did I have such bad chest pain?” Which response is appropriate?
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- Difficulty: 7
Which statement by the patient with systolic heart failure indicates an understanding of discharge teaching?
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