The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone a bronchoscopy and has been in recovery for the last 15 minutes.The nurse should be especially watchful for which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Return of the gag reflex
B)Laryngospasm
C)Respiratory status
D)Facial or neck crepitus

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Laryngospasm with bronchospasm evidenced by sudden,severe shortness of breath is an unexpected and potentially lethal outcome.Call the health care provider or physician immediately,prepare emergency resuscitation equipment,and anticipate a possible cricothyrotomy.Observe respiratory status closely,particularly for facial or neck crepitus.This is an early sign of bronchial perforation.The gag reflex does not normally return until 2 hours after the procedure.

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