A patient's chest x-ray shows a suspicious area, and the physician plans a bronchoscopy. Which of the following explanations of a bronchoscopy should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "The physician will place a small tube through your nose or mouth and into the bronchi to look at your airways."
B) "You will be asked to use a mouthpiece to blow into a machine."
C) "You will need to drink a thick white liquid that will be opaque on the x-rays."
D) "A dye will be injected to help visualize the structures of the bronchioles. Do you have any allergies?"
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