A 42-year-old female is diagnosed with constrictive pericarditis.The nurse assesses the blood pressure for decreased cardiac output because of:
A) Pericardial effusions
B) Fibrosis and calcification of the pericardial layers
C) Cardiomyopathy
D) Hemorrhage in the pericardial cavity

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In constrictive pericarditis,fibrous scarring compresses the heart and eventually reduces cardiac output.
In constrictive pericarditis,fibrous scarring compresses the heart and eventually reduces cardiac output.Pericardial effusion is manifested by chest pain.
Cardiomyopathy is a general term for pathophysiological changes in the heart.In constrictive pericarditis,fibrous scarring compresses the heart and eventually reduces cardiac output.
Hemorrhage in the pericardial cavity will lead to tamponade.In constrictive pericarditis,fibrous scarring compresses the heart and eventually reduces cardiac output.

A 42-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Constrictive Pericarditis