While preparing a patient for a bronchoscopy, the nurse ensures the suction equipment is available. Why is the nurse taking this precaution?
1. There is a high risk of a reaction to medications used for sedation.
2. Laryngospasm and respiratory distress could follow this test.
3. Suction equipment should always be available.
4. Pulmonary embolus is a complication following this test.
Correct Answer: 2
Anesthetics given for the procedure might suppress the cough and gag reflexes. Secretions might be difficult for the patient to expectorate without assistance. If the secretions are not removed, respiratory distress can occur. The suction equipment would be used to remove the secretions, so it must be ready to go before the procedure even starts. A potential reaction to medications used for anesthesia or sedation would be assessed prior to the test. Suction equipment does not always have to be available for every diagnostic test. Pulmonary emboli development is not a commonly anticipated complication of a bronchoscopy.
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