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A Patient Is Scheduled for Spirometry

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A patient is scheduled for spirometry. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for this procedure?


A) Give the rescue medication immediately before testing.
B) Administer oral corticosteroids 2 hours before the procedure.
C) Withhold bronchodilators for 6 to 12 hours before the examination.
D) Ensure that the patient has been NPO for several hours before the test.

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