The nurse is obtaining the vitals of a 76-year-old African American male patient. The nurse notes...
The nurse is obtaining the vitals of a 76-year-old African American male patient. The nurse notes that the BP of the right arm is 187/98 and of the left arm is 201/76. What would cause the difference in the right arm vs. the left. Is this Blood pressure anticipated or unanticipated for the patient?
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The cause of the difference in the right arm vs. the left. A
the repeated difference of 10 to 15 mm Hg for systolic pressure is more likely due to vascular disease. A large difference in blood pressure readings between the two arms may be a sign of a health problem, such as:
- Blocked arteries in the arms leading to peripheral artery disease
- Cognitive decline
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Heart Defect
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