A Client's Blood Pressure Measurements Have a 20 MmHg Difference

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client's blood pressure measurements have a 20 mmHg difference between the upper extremity readings. Which of the following does this assessment finding suggest to the nurse?

• A) Arteriosclerosis
• B) Aortic aneurysm
• C) Deep vein thrombosis
• D) Subclavian steal syndrome

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