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It covers the definition of pericarditis, the signs and symptoms, and appropriate nursing management.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
VITAL SIGNSVITAL SIGNS MONITORING MONITORING RELIEVING PAIN RELIEVING PAIN
Decreases inflammation
NURSING MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTER ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS MEDICATIONS CARDIAC TAMPONADE MONITORING CARDIAC TAMPONADE MONITORING If taking ibuprofen, watch for GI Bleeding Take with full glass of water Don't take with grapefruit Used if the patient is not responding to other treatments exaggerated fall in a patient's blood pressure during inspiration Signs of build up fluids on the chest