The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiac tamponade who underwent pericardiocentesis to remove fluid. What findings would indicate to the nurse that the procedure has been effective?
A) Hear rate 92 bpm
B) Respiratory rate 34 breaths/minute
C) Jugular venous distention
D) Pulsus paradoxus of 14 mm Hg
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