patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy. After the procedure, which intervention ty the nurse is most appropriate? • Keep the palient MPO until the gag reflex relurre • Notify the healthcare provider about blood tinged mucus • Elevate the head of bed to a High Fowlers position © Keep the patient on bedrest for at least A hours
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