Monday, June 1, 2009

question of the week

for the week of 06.01.09

A nurse is caring for a client with end stage renal disease. What action should the nurse take to assess for patency in a fistula used for hemodialysis?

1. "Observe for edema proximal to the site"
2. "Irrigate with five mL of 0.9% Normal Saline"
3. "Palpate for a thrill over the fistula"
4. "Check color and warmth in the extremity"

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 3

Altman, G. B.
Delmar's fundamental and advanced nursing skills (3rd ed.).(2009).
Canada: Delmar Cengage Learning.