The nurse is assessing a patient with this type of device in the arm. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
1. a bruit upon auscultation
2. a thrill upon auscultation
3. a bruit upon palpation
4. a thrill upon inspection
Correct Answer: 1
A functional arteriovenous fistula is assessed for the presence of a palpable pulsation and a bruit upon auscultation. A bruit is not palpated; a thrill is palpated, not inspected or auscultated.
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