Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new arteriovenous fistula in the right forearm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching as a possible indication of venous insufficiency?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cold and numb sensation distal to the fistula site indicates venous insufficiency due to reduced venous return.