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A nurse is assessing a child with suspected coarctation of the aorta. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Bounding pulses in the lower extremities.
Higher blood pressure in the legs than in the arms.
Discrepancy in blood pressure between upper and lower extremities.
Cyanosis of the lower extremities with activity.
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Correct Answer:
Discrepancy in blood pressure between upper and lower extremities.
Explanation:
Coarctation of the aorta causes an obstruction of blood flow to the lower body, resulting in higher blood pressure in the arms and lower blood pressure in the legs.
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