A patient needing vascular access for hemodialysis asks the nurse what the differences are between an arteriovenous fistula and a graft.What should the nurse explain is one advantage of the fistula over the graft?

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The nurse should explain that one advantage of an arteriovenous fistula over a graft is that it is much less likely to clot, which decreases the risk of infection and the need for additional interventions.

A Patient Needing Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Asks the Nurse