a nurse in a cardiac unit is assessing a client who had an acute myocardial infarction...
a nurse in a cardiac unit is assessing a client who had an acute myocardial infarction 6 hours ago. the nurse should monitor this client for signs of myocardial hypoperfusion, which include
A.) friction rub
b.) systolic heart murmur
c.) ventricular dysrhythmia
d.) low-grade fever
please pick one and provide a rationale
Homework Answers
Answer: systolic heart murmur
( The systolic heart murmur occurs due to mitral regurgitation which shows septal defect.)
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