A nurse caring for a patient undergoing a bronchoscopy would be most concerned by which of the following? A)The patient's Pa0₂ drops to 86% as the bronchoscope is introduced. B)The patient's neck is hyperextended prior to bronchoscopy insertion. C)The patient repeatedly spits saliva into an emesis basin during the procedure. D)The patient breathes rapidly and appears restless during the procedure.

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Rapid breathing and restlessness may indicate respiratory distress or hypoxia, which are concerning during a bronchoscopy.

A Nurse Caring for a Patient Undergoing a Bronchoscopy Would