A nurse is preparing a client for bronchoscopy. Which instruction should the nurse give to the client?
a) Don't ambulate for 2 hours prior to the procedure.
b) Don't eat for 6 hours prior to the procedure.
c) Don't talk for 4 hours prior or 4 hours following the procedure.
d) Don't the day of the procedure.
Answer: b) Don't eat for 6 hours prior to the procedure.
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