When assessing a child for possible congenital heart defects (CHDs),where should the nurse measure blood pressure?
A) The right arm
B) The left arm
C) All four extremities
D) Both arms while the child is crying

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When a CHD is suspected,the blood pressure should be measured in all four extremities while the child is quiet.Discrepancies between upper and lower extremities may indicate cardiac disease.

When Assessing a Child for Possible Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs),where