Your Client Is Scheduled for a Bronchoscopy to Visualize the Larynx

question 7

Multiple Choice

Your client is scheduled for a bronchoscopy to visualize the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. What precautions would you recommend to the client before the procedure?

• A) Abstain from food for at least 6 hours before the procedure.
• B) Avoid sedatives or narcotics as they depress the vagus nerve.
• C) Avoid atropines as they dry the secretions.
• D) Practice holding the breath for short periods.

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