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NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

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A nurse assesses the arteriovenosus fistula in the right arm of a client who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following assessment findings indicates that the fistula is patent?

Absence of thrill over the fistula on palpation
Thrill over the fistula on palpation
Absence of bruit on auscultation over the fistula
Full and strong radial pulse in the right wrist

Explanation

Answer: B - Thrill and bruit over the fistula on palpation and auscultation, respectively, indicate a patent arteriovenosus fistula. The other options are inaccurate methods of assessing the patency of the fistula.

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