In Caring for a Chronic Dialysis Patient with an Arteriovenous

question 3

Multiple Choice

In caring for a chronic dialysis patient with an arteriovenous fistula, the nurse would

• A) avoid getting the fistula site wet during the client's bath.
• B) irrigate the fistula with heparin to prevent clotting.
• C) not use the arm with the fistula when taking the client's BP.
• D) perform dressing changes to prevent infection.

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