Michael Stayman,a 53-Year-Old Smoker with Hemoptysis and Dyspnea,had an Outpatient

Michael Stayman,a 53-year-old smoker with hemoptysis and dyspnea,had an outpatient bronchoscopy.His oxygen saturation remains below 90% on 2 L of oxygen.He is very concerned about the results of the biopsies and possible diagnosis.The pulmonologist has written an order for home oxygen to manage his dyspnea.The nurse is preparing Michael and his wife for discharge and reviewing specific instructions related to his bronchoscopy and home oxygen therapy.What does the nurse consider the most important aspect of education for Michael and his family?

A) Stress the importance of not smoking or allowing others to smoke near the patient because of the possibility of combustion,fire,or explosion.
B) Demonstrate checking the gag reflex to determine when normal safe swallowing returns and food and fluids can be resumed.
C) Make the patient and family aware of the length of time until biopsy results will be available and the method used to obtain those results.
D) Remind the patient of the need to rest for 2 to 3 days after the procedure.