A nurse is palpating the hemodialysis access site and does not feel a "thrill." Which of these steps should the nurse take next?
A)Administer a heparin flush to the cannula.
B)Place an absorbent dressing over the site.
C)Check the site with a Doppler stethoscope to confirm finding.
D)Notify the health care provider.

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If a "thrill" is not palpated when assessing the hemodialysis access site,the nurse's next action would be to assess with a Doppler stethoscope to confirm finding prior to notifying the physician.

A Nurse Is Palpating the Hemodialysis Access Site and Does