The nurse is caring for a patient receiving hemodialysis treatments and who has an arteriovenous fistula. What is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?
A) Using a stethoscope for auscultating the fistula is contraindicated.
B) The patient feels best immediately after the dialysis treatment.
C) Taking a blood pressure reading on the affected arm can cause clotting of the fistula.
D) The patient shouldn't feel pain during initiation of dialysis.
C
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