To protect a patient from aspiration following a bronchoscopy,the nurse should keep the patient NPO for 2 hours until the:
A) patient is fully awake.
B) patient asks for a drink.
C) gag reflex has returned.
D) preoperative medication has worn off.

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The nurse should not allow the patient to eat or drink after a bronchoscopy until the gag reflex has returned.

To Protect a Patient from Aspiration Following a Bronchoscopy,the Nurse