A patient who has undergone endoscopy is fully awake and asks the nurse for something to drink. After confirming that liquids are allowed on the primary care provider order sheet, the nurse should:
A) assist the patient to the bathroom to void.
B) listen to lung sounds.
C) take a blood pressure and pulse.
D) check for the return of gag and swallow reflexes.

Question

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The patient should take nothing by mouth until the effects of local anesthesia have worn off and airway protective reflexes (such as gag and swallow reflexes) have returned.

A Patient Who Has Undergone Endoscopy Is Fully Awake and Asks