A 53-Year-Old Male Smoker with Hemoptysis and Dyspnea Had an Outpatient

A 53-year-old male smoker with hemoptysis and dyspnea had an outpatient bronchoscopy.He is very concerned about the results of the biopsies and possible diagnosis.The nurse is preparing the patient and his wife for discharge and reviewing specific instructions related to his bronchoscopy.What points does the nurse include in the plan for discharge education for him and his family?

A) The patient and family should be aware of the length of time until results will be available and the method used to obtain those results.
B) The patient should be reminded that his throat might feel numb 2 to 3 hours after the procedure and difficulty with swallowing will subside.
C) The patient should demonstrate checking the gag reflex to determine when normal safe swallowing returns, and food and fluids can be resumed.
D) The patient should be instructed to seek emergency care if he has trouble breathing, sudden chest pain, palpitations, uncontrollable cough, or bloody sputum.
E) The patient should be reminded of the need to rest for 2 to 3 days after the procedure.