A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician in the performance of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Which of the following will most likely be used for the procedure?

A. isotonic saline
B. Xylocaine
C. hypertonic saline
D. isopropyl alcohol


Answer: A. isotonic saline

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