The nurse realizes that the patient requires additional teaching about an esophagoscopy after the patient states
a. "Right after the test, I want breakfast with black coffee."
b. "The instrument will be put down my throat."
c. "I haven't had anything to eat or drink since 9 PM last night."
d. "My doctor said I could have medicine to relax me before the test."
A
After the procedure, keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns.
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