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imowrer

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What finding would the nurse expect when measuring blood pressure on all four extremities of a child with coarctation of the aorta?
 
  a. Blood pressure higher on the right side
  b. Blood pressure higher on the left side
  c. Blood pressure lower in the arms than in the legs
  d. Blood pressure lower in the legs than in the arms

Question 2

Which assessment would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect?
 
  a. A loud, harsh murmur with a systolic thrill
  b. Cyanosis when crying
  c. Blood pressure higher in the arms than in the legs
  d. A machinery-like murmur



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moormoney

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The characteristic symptoms of coarctation of the aorta are a marked difference in blood pressure and pulses between the upper and lower extremities. Pressure is increased proximal to the defect and decreased distal to the coarctation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A loud, harsh mu




imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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