In which of the following conditions should fiberoptic bronchoscopy not be performed if the risks outweigh the potential benefits?
1. Uncorrected bleeding disorders
2. Presence of lung abscess
3. Refractory hypoxemia
4. Unstable hemodynamic status
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Excerpts from the AARC guideline, including indications, contraindications, precautions and/or possible complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring, appear on pp. 784-785.
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