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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

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Baby Jules is diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta. Where would you find a discrepancy?
  1. Systolic BP upper and lower different.
  2. Pulses in the arms more distinct than in the legs.
  3. Pulses in the legs more distinct than the arms.
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: D - In case the baby is diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta, you would find a discrepancy in Systolic BP upper and lower different and will find that the pulses in the arms are more distinct than in the legs. These are findings for a diagnosis that is a medical emergency.
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