A Patient with a Chronic Cough Is Scheduled to Have

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with a chronic cough is scheduled to have a bronchoscopy with biopsy. Which intervention will the nurse implement directly after the procedure?

• A)Encourage the patient to drink clear liquids.
• B)Place the patient on bed rest for at least 4 hours.
• C)Keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns.
• D)Maintain the head of the bed elevated 90 degrees.

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