A patient with CKD develops severe chest pain, an increased pulse, low-grade fever, and a pericardial friction rub wth a cardiac dysrhythmia and muffled heart tones. The nurse immediately alerts the health care provider and prepares for which emergency procedure?
a. Pericardiocentesis
b. CVVH
c. Kidney dialysis
d. Endotracheal intubation
Answer: a. Pericardiocentesis
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