A nurse is providing pretest teaching to a patient who is scheduled to undergo pulmonary function studies.The nurse should instruct the patient to refrain from which of the following for 4 to 6 hours before the procedure? Select all that apply.
A)Smoking
B)Eating
C)Using bronchodilators
D)Taking antihistamines
E)Exercising

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Smoking and using bronchodilators can affect the results of pulmonary function tests, so patients are typically advised to refrain from these activities for 4 to 6 hours before the procedure.

A Nurse Is Providing Pretest Teaching to a Patient Who