To Assess Whether or Not an Arteriovenous Fistula Is Functioning,what

question 21

Multiple Choice

To assess whether or not an arteriovenous fistula is functioning,what must the nurse do and why?

• A) Palpate the quality of the pulse distal to the site to determine whether a thrill is present; auscultate with a stethoscope to appreciate a bruit to assess the quality of the blood flow.
• B) Palpate the quality of the pulse proximal to the site to determine whether a thrill is present; auscultate with a stethoscope to appreciate a bruit to assess the quality of the blood flow.
• C) Palpate gently over the site of the fistula to determine whether a thrill is present; listen with a stethoscope over this site to appreciate a bruit to assess the quality of the blood flow.
• D) Palpate over the site of the fistula to determine whether a thrill is present; check whether the extremity is pink and warm.

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