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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
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An infant who has coarctation of the aorta
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A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Decreased blood pressure in the legs. Coarctation of the aorta causes narrowing of the aorta, leading to decreased blood flow to the lower body. This results in decreased blood pressure in the legs due to reduced perfusion. A machine-like murmur (
A) is typically associated with patent ductus arteriosus. Severe cyanosis (
B) is more commonly seen in conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. Pulmonary edema (
D) is often seen in congestive heart failure.
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