The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone a bronchoscopy and has been in recovery for the past 15 minutes.The nurse should be especially watchful for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should monitor for laryngospasm, respiratory status, and facial or neck crepitus as these are potential complications following a bronchoscopy. Return of the gag reflex is important but not a complication to watch for.

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