The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient about caring for a new fistula in the left arm for dialysis.Which patient statements indicates correct understanding? (Select all that apply.)

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The fistula must be protected from clotting.This would be done by not sleeping on the arm,wearing loose clothing,avoiding carrying heavy items with the arm,and not permitting blood pressure to be assessed on the arm.B.C.The arm does not need to be elevated or have a firm bandage applied.

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