A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome is undergoing plasmapheresis. If a shunt is used for vascular access with plasmapheresis, which of the following parameters assures the nurse that the shunt is patent?
A. Palpable distal pulses
B. A pink, warm extremity
C. The presence of a bruit
D. A shunt pressure higher than 25 mm Hg
C
Nursing care of the client undergoing plasmapheresis includes care of the shunt. The nurse checks for bruits every 2 to 4 hours for patency.
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