When evaluating a patient suspected of having pericarditis, the nurse documents the description of which indicator that is considered the most characteristic symptom?

When evaluating a patient suspected of having pericarditis, the nurse documents the description of which indicator that is considered the most characteristic symptom?

When evaluating a patient suspected of having pericarditis, the nurse documents the description of which indicator that is considered the most characteristic symptom?


a) Fatigue

b) Orthopnea

c) Dyspnea

d) Chest pain



Answer: Chest pain