A patient vomits and aspirates after ingestion of excessive amounts of ethanol.The resident asks the respiratory therapy practitioner for recommendations.The practitioner should recommend which of the following?

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Indications for a diagnostic bronchoscopy are the evaluation of lesions of unknown etiology as observed on chest x-ray,the assessment of patency or mechanical properties of the upper airway,investigation of hemoptysis,persistent cough,localized wheezing,or stridor,sampling of lower respiratory tract secretions for cytological,histological,or microbiological analysis,investigation of suspicious or positive cytological findings,and the need to determine the location and extent of injury from toxic inhalation or aspiration.

A Patient Vomits and Aspirates After Ingestion of Excessive Amounts