The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been scheduled for a bronchoscopy. How should the nurse prepare the patient for this procedure?

A) Administer a bolus of IV fluids.
B) Arrange for the insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter.
C) Administer nebulized bronchodilators every 2 hours until the test.
D) Withhold food and fluids for several hours before the test.