A patient arrives at the emergency department with complaint…

A patient arrives at the emergency department with complaints of increasing shortness of breath and chest pressure over the last 7 weeks. During assessment, the nurse notes tachycardia and distant heart sounds. The patient is diagnosed with a pericardial effusion. The patient asks the nurse, “Why am I having symptoms now, I was sick with a virus almost two months ago?” Which explanation(s) should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. 

A 48‑year‑old female patient reports to the emergency room e…

A 48‑year‑old female patient reports to the emergency room experiencing episodes of severe chest pain that often occur at rest, sometimes waking her from sleep. The ECG obtained during an episode shows transient ST‑segment elevation, but the pain resolves quickly with nitroglycerin. The patient was diagnosed with Prinzmetal angina. The patient asks the nurse, “How is this different from having a heart attack?” Which explanation should the nurse give?