The nurse is assisting a patient with a history of asthma who is to undergo bronchoscopy.Which of the following actions is expected?
A)The nurse assists the patient to a prone position for the procedure to begin.
B)The nurse provides an emesis basin and instructs the patient to spit out any extra saliva produced during the procedure.
C)The nurse provides morphine sulfate intravenously to sedate the patient.
D)The nurse instructs the patient to take 10 deep breaths in rapid succession during the procedure.

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Patients undergoing bronchoscopy are at risk for increased production of saliva, which can interfere with the visualization of the bronchi. Providing an emesis basin and instructing the patient to spit out any extra saliva can help decrease this risk. A prone position is not indicated for bronchoscopy, and morphine sulfate may depress the patient's respiratory effort. Taking deep breaths during the procedure may be necessary, but it is not the only expected action for the nurse.

The Nurse Is Assisting a Patient with a History of Asthma