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

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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

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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.

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