A patient has had an elevated temperature of 38.2°C for 3 days since experiencing an MI.What does the nurse understand that this fever indicates?
A) A normal response to the necrotic tissue of infarction
B) A need for concern only if a leukocytosis is also present
C) Beginning congestive heart failure from increased myocardial oxygen demand
D) Developing pericarditis as a complication of myocardial necrosis
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