A 30 y.o. female patient is undergoing hemodialysis with an internal arteriovenous fistula in place. What do you do to prevent complications associated with this device?
A
Insert I.V. lines above the fistula
B
Avoid taking blood pressures in the arm with the fistula.
C
Palpate pulses above the fistula
D
Report a bruit or thrill over the fistula to the doctor.