The nurse should expect which finding in a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)?
A) A difference in blood pressure between the upper and lower extremities
B) Positive ankle-brachial index
C) Positive Adson maneuver
D) Manifestations of Turner syndrome

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The Adson maneuver is a clinical test used to diagnose thoracic outlet syndrome, where the patient’s radial pulse is monitored while the arm is extended and the head is turned towards the affected side. A decrease or loss of the radial pulse indicates a positive result, suggesting TOS.

The Nurse Should Expect Which Finding in a Patient with Thoracic