A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Had a Bronchoscopy

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who had a bronchoscopy 2 hours ago.The client asks for a drink of water.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Call the physician and request a prescription for food and water.
• B) Provide the client with ice chips instead of a drink of water.
• C) Assess the client's gag reflex before giving any food or water.
• D) Let the client have a small sip to see whether he or she can swallow.

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where toddlers (around 12-18 months) experiment with new ways of playing and manipulating objects, showing the beginning of intentional, goal-directed behavior.

Mental Representations

Describes the internal images, symbols, or thoughts in our minds that represent external reality, enabling us to think about and navigate the world even in the absence of direct sensory input.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early infantile behaviors that repeat because the infant finds them pleasurable, typically developing between 1 and 4 months of age.

Reflexive Schemas

Cognitive structures that enable individuals to reflect on, adjust, and organize their thoughts and experiences.