A Patient Who Has Undergone Endoscopy Is Fully Awake and Asks

question 4

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 primary care provider 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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