A patient will need vascular access for hemodialysis. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes an advantage of a fistula over a graft?

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Arteriovenous (AV)fistulas are much less likely to clot than grafts,although it takes longer for them to mature to the point where they can be used for dialysis. The choice of an AV fistula or a graft does not have an impact on needle size or patient mobility.

A Patient Will Need Vascular Access for Hemodialysis