In caring for a chronic dialysis patient with an arteriovenous fistula, the nurse would
A) avoid getting the fistula site wet during the client's bath.
B) irrigate the fistula with heparin to prevent clotting.
C) not use the arm with the fistula when taking the client's BP.
D) perform dressing changes to prevent infection.

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Blood pressure should not be measured on or blood drawn from the limb containing the access. Between dialysis periods the skin over the fistula or graft requires only routine care with soap and water. The graft does not need heparin injections.

In Caring for a Chronic Dialysis Patient with an Arteriovenous