What Should the Nurse Do When Caring for a Patient

question 37

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when caring for a patient with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the forearm for hemodialysis?

• A) Percuss the fistula for presence of a bruit each shift
• B) Take the blood pressure in the unaffected arm
• C) Position the patient so there is pressure on the access area
• D) Flush the fistula with heparin every shift

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