Bronchoscopy (Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy) views the airways and diagnose lung disease may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions flexible bronchoscope is usually used (less than ½ in wide and about 2ft long) scope is passed through the mouth or nose, and then into the lungs rigid bronchoscope requires general anesthesia flexible bronchoscope uses local anesthesia (spray if via mouth and throat; numbing jelly if via nose) IV meds may be given to help relax the client Nursing Interventions: Inform client that spraying of local anesthesia will cause coughing at first, which will stop as the anesthetic begins to work Inform client that as the anesthesia wears off, the throat may be scratchy for several days Instruct client on NPO 6-12hrs prior (withhold ASA or Ibuprofen if client takes it on a regular basis or as ordered) Place client on NPO 1-2hrs after the procedure or until (+) for gag reflex
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