A Patient Who Has Undergone Endoscopy Is Fully Awake and Asks

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient who has undergone endoscopy is fully awake and asks the nurse for something to drink. After confirming that liquids are allowed on the physician order sheet, the nurse should:

• A) assist the patient to the bathroom to void.
• B) listen to lung sounds.
• C) take a blood pressure and pulse.
• D) check for the return of gag and swallow reflexes.

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