An Older Patient Has Been NPO for 8 Hours Before

question 24

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been NPO for 8 hours before a bronchoscopy.When the patient returns from the test, which is the nurse's priority assessment?

• A) Hydration status
• B) Level of orientation
• C) Skin integrity status
• D) A reaction to contrast medium used

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