The Patient Is in Progressive Care Unit Following Arteriovenous Fistula

question 32

Multiple Choice

The patient is in progressive care unit following arteriovenous fistula implantation in his left upper arm,and is due to have blood drawn with his next set of vital signs and assessment.When the nurse assesses the patient,the nurse should:

• A) draw blood from the left arm.
• B) take blood pressures from the left arm.
• C) start a new intravenous line in the left lower arm.
• D) auscultate the left arm for a bruit and palpate for a thrill.

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Observations

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Perceptual Errors

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