A client is recovering from an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)and requests something to drink.What action by the nurse is best?

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The local anesthetic used during this procedure will depress the client's gag reflex.After the procedure,the nurse should ensure that the gag reflex is intact before offering food or fluids.The client does not need to be restricted to cool beverages only and is not required to wait 4 hours before oral intake is allowed.Telling the client to remain NPO does not inform the client of when he or she can have fluids,nor does it reflect the client's readiness for them.

A Client Is Recovering from an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)and Requests Something