A patient's chest x-ray shows a suspicious area,and the physician plans a bronchoscopy.How should the nurse describe this procedure to the patient?
A) "You will be asked to use a mouthpiece to blow into a machine."
B) "You will need to drink a thick white liquid that will be opaque on the x-rays."
C) "A dye will be injected to help visualize the structures of the bronchioles. Do you have any allergies?"
D) "The physician will place a small tube through your nose or mouth and into the bronchi to look at your airways."
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