Mr. Lorenzo is schedule for a bronchography. Before the procedure the nurse least likely performs which of the following?
a. Assist the client in a side-lying position
b. Checking for allergies
c. Instructing the client to be on NPO for 6-8 hours
d. Administer atropine sulfate
Answer: A.
Nursing interventions before bronchogram:
• Secure written consent
• Check for allergies (seafoods and iodine or anesthesia)
• NPO 6-8 hours
• Pre-op meds: atropine sulfate and valium, topical anesthesia sprayed followed by local anesthetic into the larynx
• Have oxygen and antispasmodic agents ready
Nursing Interventions after bronchogram
• Side-lying position
• NPO until cough and gag reflex returns
• Cough and deep breathe clients
• Low grade fever common.
a. Assist the client in a side-lying position
b. Checking for allergies
c. Instructing the client to be on NPO for 6-8 hours
d. Administer atropine sulfate
Answer: A.
Nursing interventions before bronchogram:
• Secure written consent
• Check for allergies (seafoods and iodine or anesthesia)
• NPO 6-8 hours
• Pre-op meds: atropine sulfate and valium, topical anesthesia sprayed followed by local anesthetic into the larynx
• Have oxygen and antispasmodic agents ready
Nursing Interventions after bronchogram
• Side-lying position
• NPO until cough and gag reflex returns
• Cough and deep breathe clients
• Low grade fever common.
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