A patient has a chronic cough with thick sputum. He undergoes a bronchoscopy for diagnostic purposes. Following the bronchoscopy, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Encourage fluid...

A patient has a chronic cough with thick sputum. He undergoes a bronchoscopy for diagnostic purposes. Following the bronchoscopy, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. Encourage fluid intake to promote elimination of contrast media.

b. Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit to evaluate blood loss.

c. Check vital signs every 15 minutes for 4 hours.

d. Keep NPO until the gag reflex returns