When preparing a patient for a pulmonary function test, which instruction should the nurse provide?
1. "Expect to be sedated for the test.".
2. "Antinausea medication will be provided prior to the test.".
3. "You will wear a nose clip during the test.".
4. "You will be given oxygen for a while after the test.".
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Rationale 1: Patients are not sedated for pulmonary function testing.
Rationale 2: Nausea is not a common issue with the tests.
Rationale 3: A nose clip is placed on a nonsedated patient during pulmonary function testing.
Rationale 4: Oxygen is typically not needed after the test.
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