A patient exhibits persistent mild hypoxemia after a fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedure. Which of the following would you recommend?
a. Continue oxygen therapy and reassess in 4 hr.
b. Administer a benzodiazepine (e.g., Valium or Versed).
c. Administer a racemic epinephrine aerosol treatment.
d. Have the patient refrain from eating or drinking.
ANS: A
Hypoxemia that occurs during the procedure may persist after completion. Oxygen therapy should be maintained for up to 4 hr.
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