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The nurse assesses a client three hours following cardiac surgery. Assessment findings were a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg, jugular venous distention, and muffled heart sounds. The nurse anticipates that this client will need an immediate

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Rationale: These findings suggest cardiac tamponade, requiring pericardiocentesis to remove fluid compressing the heart.

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