A male client has just undergone bronchoscopy. Which nursing assessment is most important at this time?
a. Level of consciousness (LOC)
b. Memory
c. Personality changes
d. Intellectual ability
Answer A.
After bronchoscopy, LOC is the most important assessment because changes in the client’s LOC may alert the nurse to serious neurologic problems. The other options are important but don’t take precedence at this time.
a. Level of consciousness (LOC)
b. Memory
c. Personality changes
d. Intellectual ability
Answer A.
After bronchoscopy, LOC is the most important assessment because changes in the client’s LOC may alert the nurse to serious neurologic problems. The other options are important but don’t take precedence at this time.