The nurse cares for a client who requires hemodialysis and has an arteriovenous fistula. Which statements will the nurse include when teaching the client safety precautions for the AV fistula? Select all that apply.
A. "Keep the AV fistula dry and avoid washing with soap."
B. "Do not wear constrictive clothing or jewelry."
C. "Avoid lifting heaving objects with the extremity that has the AV fistula."
D. "Avoid lying on the extremity with the AV fistula."
E. "Immediately report swelling or discoloration."
Answer:
B. "Do not wear constrictive clothing or jewelry."
C. "Avoid lifting heaving objects with the extremity that has the AV fistula."
D. "Avoid lying on the extremity with the AV fistula."
E. "Immediately report swelling or discoloration."
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