Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who just had a flexible bronchoscopy. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?
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Correct Answer:
Withhold food and liquids until the client's gag reflex returns.
Rationale:
🔴 After a bronchoscopy, the throat and airway are anesthetized to prevent coughing or gagging during the procedure.
🔴 The nurse must withhold oral intake until the gag and swallow reflexes return to prevent aspiration.
🔴 The return of reflexes can be assessed by gently touching the back of the throat with a tongue depressor or observing the client swallow.
🔴 Monitoring for laryngeal edema, bleeding, and respiratory distress is also essential post-procedure.
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Custom- NUR 211 Final Assessment- Fall 1 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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