The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Acute Pericarditis

The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pericarditis. What nursing management should be instituted to minimize complications?

A) The nurse keeps the patient isolated to prevent nosocomial infections.
B) The nurse encourages coughing and deep breathing.
C) The nurse helps the patient with activities until the pain and fever subside.
D) The nurse encourages increased fluid intake until the infection resolves.