An adult man is admitted after a motor vehicle accident complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, and distended neck veins. The nurse notes that the pulse pressure is narrowing. The patient may be experiencing:
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Cardiac tamponade
C) Heart failure
D) Pulmonary edema
Ans: B
Feedback: Cardinal signs of cardiac tamponade are narrowing pulse pressure, jugular vein distention, possible shortness of breath, and varying degrees of chest pain.
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