A pediatric client has a presumed diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta. The nurse is aware that which of the following symptoms are considered to be the classic clinical presentation(s) for the diagnosis? Select all that apply
a. upper-extremity hypertension c. diminished lower-extremity pulses
b. bounding upper-extremity pulses d. intermittent claudication
A, C
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Correct Coarctation of the aorta is associated with upper-extremity hypertension.
Coarctation of the aorta is associated with diminished lower-extremity pulses.
Incorrect Bounding upper-extremity pulses are not associated with coarctation of the aorta. Intermittent claudication is not associated with coarctation of the aorta
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