The nurse obtaining a blood pressure in both of the client's arms determines that there is a difference of 15 mmHg in the systolic readings between the arms and repeats the assessment with the same results. Based on this data, which does the nurse suspect?

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A difference of 15 mmHg or more in systolic blood pressure readings between arms can indicate a unilateral arterial obstruction, such as might occur with peripheral artery disease or aortic dissection, rather than inaccurate technique, anxiety, or shock.

The Nurse Obtaining a Blood Pressure in Both of the Client's