What Should the Nurse Do When Preparing the Patient for a Bronchoscopy

question 6

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a bronchoscopy?

• A)Instruct the patient to hold his or her breath during the procedure.
• B)Instruct the patient to remain NPO 24 hours before the procedure.
• C)Obtain informed consent after premedicating the patient.
• D)Reassure the patient that he or she will be able to breathe during the procedure.

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