An RT Attempts to Take the Blood Pressure of the Patient

Multiple Choice

An RT attempts to take the blood pressure of the patient in question 42. The RT notes that the pulse intensity determined from palpation of the radial artery decreases during inspiration. The most likely explanation for this would be:

A) a myocardial infarction.
B) an acute asthma exacerbation.
C) dehydration.
D) a cerebrovascular accident (CVA; stroke) .