A Patient Is Recovering After a Bronchoscopy

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering after a bronchoscopy.Which action is a priority for this patient?

• A) Encourage oral fluids.
• B) Check for swallow and gag reflexes.
• C) Monitor the patient for return to consciousness.
• D) Order a meal because the patient has been NPO for 8 hours.

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