The nurse is collecting data for a patient 3 days after an automobile accident, in which the patient hit the steering wheel. The data reveal symptoms of pericarditis. Which of these findings are indicative of pericarditis?

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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, which can cause a pericardial friction rub, a scratchy or grating sound heard on auscultation. Pain on expiration is not specific to pericarditis and can be seen in various respiratory conditions. Jugular vein distention can be a sign of heart failure or other cardiac conditions but is not specific to pericarditis. Crackles in lung bases may indicate pulmonary edema, which is not associated with pericarditis.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data for a Patient 3 Days