When assessing pulses of a child with coarctation of the aorta, the nurse should use the right subclavian artery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1 . The right brachial artery should be used because the subclavian can give a false reading.
2 . The right brachial artery should be used because the subclavian can give a false reading.
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