A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of "rule out myocardial infarction." The patient reports midchest pressure radiating into the jaw and shortness of breath when walking up stairs.When inspecting the patient,the nurse notes that the patient needs to sit in a high Fowler position to breathe.The nurse suspects the patient may be experiencing what problem?

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Sitting upright to breathe may be necessary for the patient with acute heart failure,and leaning forward may be the least painful position for a patient with pericarditis.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of "Rule Out