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lbcchick

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on: Jul 11, 2018
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.

Question 2

Since children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) take medication for long periods of time, side effects must be considered. It is recommended that a child be assessed for side effects of the drug at regular intervals of:
 
  a. 2 months.
  b. 4 months.
  c. 6 months.
  d. 8 months.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

C
Children should be checked for medication side effects every 6 months.


lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

AngeliqueG

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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