A Patient Returns to the Nursing Unit Following an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient returns to the nursing unit following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) .During postprocedure care,what is it most important for the nurse to do?

• A) Position the patient on the right side.
• B) Assess the patient's respiratory pattern.
• C) Keep the patient on nothing by mouth (NPO)status until the gag reflex returns.
• D) Provide mouth care with saline rinses and gargles.

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