Two days after an acute myocardial infarction (MI),a patient complains of stabbing chest pain that increases with a deep breath. Which action will the nurse take first?

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The patient's clinical manifestations and history are consistent with pericarditis,and the first action by the nurse should be to listen for a pericardial friction rub. Checking the temperature and notifying the health care provider are also appropriate actions but would not be done before listening for a rub. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)is not very effective for pericarditis pain,and an analgesic would not be given before assessment of a new symptom.

Two Days After an Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI),a Patient Complains