Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The patient with acute pericarditis is having a pericardiocentesis. What complication should the nurse monitor the patient for?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Pneumothorax is a significant risk during pericardiocentesis if the needle punctures the lung. Pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and CVA are less likely complications.