A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?
a. Cyanosis
b. Bounding pedal pulses
c. Cool arms
d. Weak or absent femoral pulses
ANS: D
The newborn will have weak or absent femoral pulses because blood flow is obstructed near the lower extremities, not bounding pedal pulses. Coarctation is not a cyanotic defect. The infant will have warm arms because blood flow is present in the upper extremities.
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