The nurse assesses the arm of a patient with an arteriovenous fistula for the presence of which finding?
1. A bruit upon auscultation
2. A thrill upon auscultation
3. A bruit upon palpation
4. A thrill upon inspection
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Rationale 1: A functional arteriovenous fistula is assessed for the presence of a palpable pulsation and a bruit upon auscultation.
Rationale 2: A thrill is palpated, not inspected or auscultated.
Rationale 3: A bruit is not palpated.
Rationale 4: A thrill is palpated, not inspected or auscultated.
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