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Three Days After a Myocardial Infarction (MI), the Client Develops

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Three days after a myocardial infarction (MI), the client develops chest pain that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Three days after a myocardial infarction (MI) , the client develops chest pain that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?


A) Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally.
B) Assess the feet for peripheral edema.
C) Auscultate for a pericardial friction rub.
D) Check the cardiac monitor for dysrhythmias.

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