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A Patient with a Chronic Cough Has a Bronchoscopy

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A patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy. Which action will be included in the nursing care plan after the procedure?


A) Elevate the head of the bed to 80 to 90 degrees.
B) Keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns.
C) Place on bed rest for at least 4 hours postbronchoscopy.
D) Notify the health care provider about blood-tinged mucus.

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