Which of the following nursing actions takes priority after a bronchoscopy?
a. Order a meal because the patient has been NPO for 8 hours.
b. Encourage oral fluids.
c. Monitor the patient for return to consciousness.
d. Check for swallow and gag reflexes.
ANS: D
The throat is anesthetized during a bronchoscopy, so it is essential to check for swallow and gag reflexes before offering fluids or a meal. The patient may be given some sedation but is not usually put to sleep for the procedure.
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