A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) and develops chest pain on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward.Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Assess the feet for pedal edema.
B) Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally.
C) Auscultate for a pericardial friction rub.
D) Check the heart monitor for dysrhythmias.
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