Which of the following are goals of airway preparation before conducting fiberoptic bronchoscopy?
1) To decrease cough and gagging
2) To decrease pain
3) To prevent bleeding
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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Airway preparation before fiberoptic bronchoscopy includes the use of local anesthesia to decrease cough and gagging, and to decrease pain. Additionally, vasoconstricting agents may be used to prevent bleeding during the procedure. Therefore, all three goals are important and should be considered during airway preparation.

Which of the Following Are Goals of Airway Preparation Before