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1. Pericarditis:
Answer inflamm of pericardial sac (anchor that decr friction btw heart con-tractions)
2. Hallmark finding of perciarditis:
Answer auscultating pericardial friction rub
3. Pericarditis S/S:
Answer
-severe sharp chest pain thats worse when lying flat or w/ deepinspiration
-pain in neck, arms, left shoulder
-tamponade = too much fluid (effusion) in sac - compresses heart
-phrenic nerve compressed - hiccups & compress larynx nerve
4. Pericadiocentesis:
Answer relieves tamponade - aspiration of fluid from pericardial sac
5. What ECG change will happen w/ pericarditis:
Answer ST changes
6. Pericarditis nursing management:
Answer
manage pain:
-bed rest
-HOB 45 degrees NO lying down - sit up & lean forward
-antiinflamms
decr anxiety by explaining procedures
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