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.It is not stated for what symptom (e.g.,headache)or finding (e.g.,increased temperature)the PRN acetaminophen (Tylenol)is ordered.

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