After a bronchoscopic examination, the patient must remain NPO until the return of the gag reflex. How can the nurse determine when the gag reflex has returned?
a. Give the patient a sip of water.
b. Ask the patient to swallow.
c. Touch the roof of the mouth with a gloved finger.
d. Touch the back of the throat with a cotton swab.
ANS: D
The patient is NPO following bronchoscopy until the gag reflex returns. Check for the gag reflex by touching the pharynx with a cotton swab. After the gag reflex returns, ask the patient to swallow a sip of water before offering foods or fluids.
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