The patient has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following criteria will determine when the nurse can allow the patient to drink fluids?
A) Presence of a cough and gag reflex
B) Absence of nausea
C) Ability to demonstrate deep inspiration
D) Ability to speak
Ans: A
Feedback: The patient can have clear liquids when he has a cough and gag reflex. Preoperative sedation and local anesthesia can impair the swallowing reflex.
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