Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The client is diagnosed with acute pericarditis. Which sign/symptom warrants immediate attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muffled heart sounds (A) suggest cardiac tamponade, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate attention. Non-distended JVD (B) is normal, bounding pulses (C) are unrelated, and friction rub (D) is expected.