Patient has muffled heart sounds and is cyanotic

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Text Size Strike Through Bookmark User Note Feedback An adult patient involved in an assault presents with shortness of breath, BP 88/50 mmHg, heart rate of 130 beats/minute, and RR 32 breaths/minute. The patient has muffled heart sounds and is cyanotic. What is the priority intervention?

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