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A Nurse Is Palpating the Hemodialysis Access Site and Does

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A nurse is palpating the hemodialysis access site and does not feel a "thrill." Which of these steps should the nurse take next?


A) Administer a heparin flush to the cannula.
B) Place an absorbent dressing over the site.
C) Check the site with a Doppler stethoscope to confirm finding.
D) Notify the health care provider.

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