Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a patient with muffled heart sounds, jugular venous distention and hypotension. The provider diagnoses the patient with cardiac tamponade. The nurse understands that the priority of treatment for this type of shock is
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pericardiocentesis to remove fluid from the pericardium is the definitive treatment for cardiac tamponade.