What is a sign of coarctation of the aorta?

a. Distended abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds
b. Marked difference in systolic blood pressure between thigh and arm
c. Second-stage skin color is pink-white
d. Blue mottling of the extremities


B
Marked difference in systolic blood pressure between thigh and arm is characteristic of coarctation of the aorta due to pressure changes from decreased cardiac output. Distended abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds is not characteristic of coarctation of the aorta. Pink-white second-stage skin color and blue mottling of the extremities are normal findings and not related to coarctation of the aorta.

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