Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
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?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Weak femoral pulses. Coarctation of the aorta results in narrowing of the aorta, causing decreased blood flow to the lower extremities. This leads to weak or absent femoral pulses. Frequent nosebleeds (A) are not typically associated with coarctation of the aorta. Upper extremity hypotension (B) is not an expected finding as blood pressure is usually higher in the upper extremities due to collateral circulation. Increased intracranial pressure (D) is not directly related to coarctation of the aorta.