Visceral & Parietal Pleura

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged after having a bronchoscopy. The nurse is discussing which signs or symptoms require the client to contact the provider for after going home. For which of the following signs or symptoms should the client contact the provider following a bronchoscopy?

Pain with swallowing

A mild fever that develops in the first 24 hours

A hoarse voice

Persistent cough and bloody sputum

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following are classified as reasons for performing a bronchoscopy? Select all that apply.

Aspirating sputum from the main bronchus for testing

Visualizing a tumor in the lung

Removing a foreign object that has accidentally been inhaled

Monitoring oxygen saturation levels of the client

Removing a hematoma that has developed in the pleural space

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing a client for a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy to diagnose a pulmonary disease. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate to prepare the client for this procedure?

Help the client into the prone position

Ensure that the client had a food with fiber prior to the procedure

Confirm dentures are placed properly in client's mouth

Assess the results of coagulation studies

Question 4 of 5

A 35-year-old client is undergoing a bronchoscopy procedure to evaluate a mass in the airway. Following the procedure, the nurse periodically assesses the client’s cough and gag reflexes. Which best describes the rationale for this action?

To prevent the client from aspirating secretions

To protect the client from developing an infection

To help control the client's pain

To prevent hemorrhage after the procedure

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a bronchoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse position this client?

High-Fowler's

Head of bed 30 degrees

Prone

Supine

Score an 80% or better on these Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchoscopy (Procedure) questions to master this lesson.

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