A pulmonologist performs a fiberoptic bronchoscopy on an outpatient with recurrent bouts of pneumonia.During post-procedure instruction,the patient should be informed to contact the physician if which of the following occurs?

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Outpatients should be instructed to contact the bronchoscopist regarding a)dyspnea,wheezing,hemoptysis,b)fever,chest pain or discomfort,or any new findings presenting after the procedure has been completed.Oral instructions should be reinforced by written instructions that include names and phone numbers of persons to be contacted in emergency.Periodic post-procedure follow-up monitoring of patient condition is advisable for 24-48 hours for inpatients.

A Pulmonologist Performs a Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy on an Outpatient with Recurrent