The nurse assesses a friction rub in a patient who is 2 days post-myocardial infarction (MI).The nurse recognizes this finding as an indicator of:

Name: The nurse assesses a friction rub in a patient who is 2 days post-myocardial infarction (MI).The nurse recognizes this finding as an indicator of:
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Friction rubs indicate pericarditis resulting from the inflamed area of the infarct rubbing on the pericardium.The pericarditis needs to be addressed with antibiotics.

The Nurse Assesses a Friction Rub in a Patient Who