Thursday, January 28, 2010

question of the week

Question of the week for 01.25.10

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate?
1. Widening pulse pressure
2. Pleural friction rub
3. Distended neck veins
4. Bradycardia

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 3

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