A 30 y.o. female patient is undergoing hemodialysis with an internal arteriovenous fistula in place. What do you do to prevent complications associated with this device?
Correct Answer: Avoid taking blood pressures in the arm with the fistula.
Description: Don’t take blood pressure readings in the arm with the fistula because the compression could damage the fistula.
Option A: IV lines shouldn’t be inserted in the arm used for hemodialysis.
Option C: Palpate pulses below the fistula.
Option D: Lack of bruit or thrill should be reported to the doctor.
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