As the nurse who works with the pulmonologist, it is your responsibility to prepare C.P. for
the fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedure. What will you include in your teaching plan?
What will be an ideal response?
• C.P. should take nothing by mouth (NPO) for 6 to 8 hours before the test. Intravenous (IV)
medication (atropine) will be given to dry up the mouth and throat; another medication (probably
midazolam) will be given to make him drowsy before the procedure.
• He will be sedated for the procedure. He should be accompanied by another adult because he will be
unable to safely drive a car or operate equipment for 3 to 4 hours after the procedure.
• Explain the procedure in the language he can understand.
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