A 42 year old is diagnosed with constrictive pericarditis.The nurse assesses the blood pressure for decreased cardiac output because of:
A) pericardial effusions.
B) fibrosis and calcification of the pericardial layers.
C) cardiomyopathy.
D) hemorrhage in the pericardial cavity.

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Constrictive pericarditis is characterized by fibrosis and calcification of the pericardial layers, which restricts the heart's ability to expand and fill properly, leading to decreased cardiac output.

A 42 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Constrictive Pericarditis