The nurse notes a difference in systolic blood pressure readings between the client's arms. How will the nurse approach subsequent readings based upon this difference in blood pressures?

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Using the arm with the highest reading is the correct approach when there's a difference in systolic blood pressure between arms, as it may indicate peripheral arterial disease or aortic dissection, and using the higher reading ensures that hypertension is not underestimated.

The Nurse Notes a Difference in Systolic Blood Pressure Readings