A client has an arteriovenous fistula in place for hemodialysis. What should the nurse do to assess the patency of the fistula?
A. Irrigate the fistula with 3 mL of normal saline solution
B. Infuse 50 mL of normal saline once per 24 hours
C. Palpate for a vibrating sensation at the fistula site
D. Flush the fistula with 1 mL of heparin solution once per shift
Ans: C. Palpate for a vibrating sensation at the fistula site
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