A child with a known diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta will have an increase in:
1. Blood pressure in the lower extremities.
2. Blood pressure in the upper extremities.
3. Blood pressure in the heart.
4. Blood pressure in the aortic arch.
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1. Because of the low flow of blood, the lower extremities will have a lower flow of blood.
2. The upper extremities will demonstrate an increase in blood pressure.
3. The blood pressure affects the extremities.
4. The blood pressure affects the extremities.
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