A nurse is monitoring an older adult client immediately following a bronchoscopy. The nurse's priority is to monitor the client for which of thefollowing?Observing for confusionAuscultating breath soundsConfirming the gag reflexMeasuring blood pressureO...

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Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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A nurse is monitoring an older adult client immediately following a bronchoscopy. The nurse's priority is to monitor the client for which of the following? Observing for confusion Auscultating breath sounds Confirming the gag reflex Measuring blood pressure