Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Full-length
Assessment of the client with an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis should include:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Palpating a thrill confirms the patency of an AV fistula. Visible pulsation is not typical, percussion is irrelevant, and blood pressure is not auscultated in the fistula limb. Physiological Adaptation