Explain postbronchoscopy care.
What will be an ideal response?
Following bronchoscopy, the patient's vital signs are monitored for at least 2 hours or until stable. During the recovery period, an aerosolized bronchodilator may be used to treat bronchospasm. Oxygen is titrated to maintain a satisfactory SpO2 and it may be provided via nasal cannula or continuous aerosol. Food and drink are withheld from the patient until the gag reflex has returned.
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A. I, III, and IV B. I, II and III C. II, II, IV D. I, II and IV
Aspirin is given to patients who are suspected of having an MI because it decreases the formulation of ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The first national emergency telephone number, ____, was introduced in Great Britain in 1930.
A. 000 B. 411 C. 911 D. 999
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A) a refrigerated urine sample. B) any urine sample, no matter how old it is. C) a day-old urine sample. D) a fresh urine sample.