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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expected finding?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Frequent nosebleeds are not typically associated with coarctation of the aorta. B. Upper extremity hypotension is unlikely; the condition usually leads to higher blood pressure in the upper extremities. C. Increased intracranial pressure is not a direct result of coarctation of the aorta. D. Weak femoral pulses are a common finding due to the narrowing of the aorta, which limits blood flow to the lower extremities.

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