The nurse is caring for a client with a left arm arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to maintain the patency of the fistula?

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The presence of a thrill and bruit indicates adequate blood flow through the fistula. Pulse rate and quality are not good indicators of fistula patency. Blood pressures should never be obtained on the arm with a fistula. Irrigation of the fistula might damage the fistula, and typically only dialysis staff would access the fistula.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Left