A nurse cares for a client who suffered a myocardial infarction two (2) days ago. A high pitched, scratchy, scraping sound is heard that increase with exhalation and when the client leans forward. The nurse recognizes this sound as a result of what process occurring within the pericardium? Incompetent mitral valve Inability of the atria to contract Inflammation of the pericardial sac Increased pressure within the ventricle
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Incompetent mitral valve: This would cause a murmur, not a high-pitched, scratchy, scraping sound. Show more…
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