The young man who had a bronchoscopy 1 hour ago asks when he can ...

[Lobcity]

The young man who had a bronchoscopy 1 hour ago asks when he can eat. Which response would be most helpful?
 
  a. In 24 hours, but must take cold liquids for the rest of the day
  b. If there is no blood in his sputum
  c. In 8 hours after a period of nothing by mouth
  d. When the gag reflex returns

Question 2

The patient, age 26, is hospitalized with cardiomyopathy. While obtaining a nursing history from her, the nurse recognizes that the increased incidence of cardiomyopathy in young adults
 
  who have minimal risk factors for cardiovascular disease is related to which factor(s)?
  a.
  Cocaine use
  b.
  Viral infections
  c.
  Vitamin B1 deficiencies
  d.
  Pregnancy

[dreamfighter72]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Following a bronchoscopy, the patient can eat as soon as the gag reflex returns, usually in about 2 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Cardiomyopathy caused by cocaine abuse is seen more frequently than ever before. Cocaine also causes high circulating levels of catecholamines, which may further damage myocardial cells, leading to ischemic or dilated cardiomyopathy. The cardiomyopathy produced is difficult to treat. Interventions deal mainly with the HF that ensues.

[Lobcity]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amit]

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