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?
1. Arteriosclerosis
2. Aortic aneurysm
3. Deep vein thrombosis
4. Subclavian steal syndrome
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A difference of greater than 20 mmHg when assessing bilateral blood pressure measurements is considered a significant finding in the diagnosis of subclavian steal syndrome. This blood pressure discrepancy is not a finding with arteriosclerosis, aortic aneurysm, or deep vein thrombosis.
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