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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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A patient has myocardial infarction on his health records. A nurse observes that the patient suddenly develops a loud systolic murmur. What might have caused this condition?

pulmonary embolism
congestive heart failure
ruptured papillary muscle
increased systemic vascular resistance

Explanation

Answer: C - A patient with myocardial infraction and experiencing sudden and loud systolic murmur may be experiencing this due to ruptured papillary muscle. Diagnosis of papillary muscle rupture is secondary to myocardial infarction.

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