A patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy.After the procedure,which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Risk for aspiration and maintaining an open airway is the priority.Because a local anesthetic is used to suppress the gag/cough reflexes during bronchoscopy,the nurse should monitor for the return of these reflexes before allowing the patient to take oral fluids or food.Blood-tinged mucus is not uncommon after bronchoscopy.The patient does not need to be on bed rest,and the head of the bed does not need to be in the high-Fowler's position.

A Patient with a Chronic Cough Has a Bronchoscopy