A patient returns to the nursing unit following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) .During postprocedure care,what is it most important for the nurse to do?
A) Position the patient on the right side.
B) Assess the patient's respiratory pattern.
C) Keep the patient on nothing by mouth (NPO) status until the gag reflex returns.
D) Provide mouth care with saline rinses and gargles.
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