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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Which of the following complications of pericarditis causes permanent thickening of the pericardium and interferes with the function of heart muscle?

Pericardial effusion
Constrictive pericarditis
Arrhythmia
Cardiac tamponade

Explanation

Answer: B - Constrictive pericarditis is a complication of pericarditis, and it can interfere with cardiac functioning. Other complications of pericarditis include pericardial effusion, arrhythmias, and cardiac tamponade.

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