Parents of a child who will need hemodialysis ask the nurse, "What are the advantages of a fistula over a graft or external access device for hemodialysis?" What response should the nurse give?
a.
It is ready to be used immediately.
b.
There are fewer complications with a fistula.
c.
There is less restriction of activity with a fistula.
d.
It produces dilation and thickening of the superficial vessels.
e.
The fistula does not require a needle insertion at each dialysis.
Answer: B, C, D
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