The nurse obtaining a blood pressure in both of the client's arms determines that there is a difference of 15 mmHg in the systolic readings between the arms and repeats the assessment with the same results. Based on this data, which does the nurse suspect?
A. Unilateral arterial obstruction.
B. Anxiety.
C. Shock.
D. Inaccurate technique.
Answer: A
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