QOD 88: Aspiration After Bronchoscopy (Respiratory/Health Promotion and Maintenance)

Question: A 35-year-old client is undergoing a bronchoscopy procedure to evaluate a mass in his airway. Following the procedure, the nurse periodically assesses the patients cough and gag reflexes. Which best describes the rationale for this action? Answer: D.  To prevent the patient from aspirating secretions Rationale:  A bronchoscopy is a diagnostic test that involves […] The post QOD 88: Aspiration After Bronchoscopy (Respiratory/Health Promotion and Maintenance) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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