A Nurse Is Assessing the Fistula in the Arm of a Client

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing the fistula in the arm of a client receiving hemodialysis for chronic renal failure.Which of the following indicates that the fistula is patent?

• A)absence of a bruit on auscultation of the fistula
• B)palpation of a thrill over the fistula
• C)presence of a radial pulse in the wrist
• D)capillary refill of less than 3 seconds

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