Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who just had a flexible bronchoscopy. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Withhold food and liquids until the client's gag reflex returns.
Rationale:
🔵 After bronchoscopy, airway protective reflexes are suppressed by anesthesia.
🔵 Giving food or fluids too soon risks aspiration.
🔵 Nurse must confirm return of gag reflex before resuming intake.
🔵 Frequent suctioning is not needed unless client is unable to clear secretions.
🔵 Safe recovery requires airway monitoring first.
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