A Patient Has Just Returned from the Endoscopy Suite, Where

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient has just returned from the endoscopy suite, where he underwent bronchoscopy.Which of the following is not a nursing priority after the procedure?

• A)Observing the sputum for hemorrhage
• B)Monitoring the vital signs frequently
• C)Observing the patient closely for laryngospasm
• D)Encouraging cool fluids to comfort his throat

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient reports every thought that comes to mind without censorship, used especially to reveal unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Projective Testing

A type of personality assessment in which respondents reveal their thoughts, feelings, and desires through their interpretations of ambiguous stimuli.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to protect against feelings of anxiety or social condemnation.