After assessing a child's blood pressure, the nurse determines the pulse pressure and finds that it is narrowed. Which of the following would the nurse identify as associated with this finding?

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Aortic stenosis is associated with a narrowed pulse pressure because it leads to a decrease in systolic blood pressure without a significant change in diastolic pressure, resulting in a closer range between the two.

After Assessing a Child's Blood Pressure, the Nurse Determines the Pulse