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Which assessment findings indicate pericarditis? Select all that apply.

Which statement about medical treatment to prevent thromboemboli is correct?  

A cardiac troponin T level assay was performed while a client was in the intensive care unit, which indicated high levels of troponin. With which condition is the client diagnosed?

What is the definition of oncotic pressure?

A client with coronary artery disease has increased angina pectoris. Testing indicates that previously blocked coronary arteries at 20% are now more than 30% blocked. Which intervention is correct?

In the gold standards for coronary care, which is the most sensitive method to evaluate an intracardiac lesion?

A client has myalgia, fever, an S3 gallop rhythm, and diagnosis of myocarditis.  What is the best indication for administering angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

A client presents with chest pain. The pain has not reduced after administering three nitroglycerine tablets within 10 minutes. Which diagnostic test confirms the client has developed a myocardial infarction (MI)?

A client presents with dyspnea, excessive diaphoresis,  pallor, and electrocardiogram shows an irregular rhythm. Which additional finding indicates the client has developed a myocardial infarction?

Which intervention is appropriate for a client with infective endocarditis?