What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a bronchoscopy?
a. Instruct the patient to hold his or her breath during the procedure
b. Instruct the patient to remain NPO 24 hours before the procedure
c. Obtain informed consent after premedicating the patient
d. Reassure the patient that he or she will be able to breathe during the procedure
ANS: D
The nurse should reassure a patient before a bronchoscopy that they will be able to breathe during the procedure. The patient is instructed to remain NPO after midnight (4 to 8 hours) before the procedure. Informed consent must be obtained before the patient is premedicated.
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