Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The nurse is providing education to the client with a new arteriovenous fistula and the client asks 'when I touch my fistula feel it vibrate, what does that mean?' What statement by the nurse is the correct way to answer the client's question?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A thrill (vibration) indicates adequate blood flow and a patent AV fistula.