A Client Had a Bronchoscopy 2 Hours Ago and Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client had a bronchoscopy 2 hours ago and is requesting water to drink.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electrical charge, found in orbitals surrounding an atom's nucleus, and participating in chemical bonding and conductivity.

Alternating Copolymer

A copolymer where two different monomers are linked in an alternating sequence, offering unique properties compared to random or block copolymers.

Addition Polymer

This type of polymer is formed by the addition reaction between monomers with double or triple bonds, leading to a long chain molecule without the elimination of small molecules such as water.

Condensation Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the reaction of monomer units with the loss of a small molecule, such as water, leading to the formation of a longer chain.