When Preparing a Patient for a Pulmonary Function Test, What

question 15

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for a pulmonary function test, what should the nurse instruct the patient about the process?

• A) "Expect to be sedated for the test."
• B) "Antinausea medication will be provided prior to the test."
• C) "A nose clip will be worn during the test."
• D) "Oxygen will be used for a while after the test."

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