A patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy. Which action will be included in the nursing care plan after the procedure?

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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