A client with chronic renal failure has developed uremic pericarditis. In assessing the cardiovascular system of this client, what sounds would the nurse expect to hear?
A. A harsh, blowing murmur at the left sternal border
B. An irregular heartbeat, accompanied by a precordial lift
C. A pericardial friction rub, present in systole and diastole
D. Soft, distant heart sounds accompanied by an S3
C
The classic sign of acute pericarditis is the scratchy sound associated with a pericardial friction rub. This sound can be heard in both systole and diastole. Soft, distant heart sounds can be present if the pericarditis is accompanied by an effusion.
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