ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam | Nurselytic

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new arteriovenous (AV) graft in his left forearm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the patency of this graft?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Auscultate the site for a bruit. This technique is used to assess the patency of an AV graft by listening for the characteristic "swishing" sound created by blood flow through the graft. A bruit indicates good blood flow, suggesting the graft is patent.


Choice B is incorrect because blood pressure comparison between the arms is not a reliable method for assessing AV graft patency.


Choice C is incorrect because using a Doppler to auscultate the antecubital fossa does not specifically assess the patency of the AV graft.


Choice D is incorrect because checking the brachial and radial pulses simultaneously does not provide direct information about the patency of the AV graft.

Overall, auscultating the site for a bruit is the most specific and direct method for assessing the patency of an AV graft.

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