Mr. Padilla, a 72-year-old man, is scheduled for a bronchoscopy, due to changes noted on a recent chest x-ray. A retired
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:07 am
Mr. Padilla, a 72-year-old man, is scheduled for a bronchoscopy,
due to changes noted on a recent chest x-ray. A retired factory
worker, Mr. Padilla recently was notified that the buildings that
he had worked in for over 25 years were destroyed due to asbestos.
Additionally, the number of employees from this company with
respiratory diseases or allergies is significantly above the
national averages.
1. What is the rationale for the bronchoscopy in Mr.
Padilla?
2. List pre-procedure nursing interventions.
3. What is the rationale for the administration of atropine
pre-procedure?
4. For what post-procedure complications should the nurse assess
Mr. Padilla?
due to changes noted on a recent chest x-ray. A retired factory
worker, Mr. Padilla recently was notified that the buildings that
he had worked in for over 25 years were destroyed due to asbestos.
Additionally, the number of employees from this company with
respiratory diseases or allergies is significantly above the
national averages.
1. What is the rationale for the bronchoscopy in Mr.
Padilla?
2. List pre-procedure nursing interventions.
3. What is the rationale for the administration of atropine
pre-procedure?
4. For what post-procedure complications should the nurse assess
Mr. Padilla?