In which of the following conditions should fiberoptic bronchoscopy not be performed if the risks outweigh the potential benefits?
1) Uncorrected bleeding disorders
2) Presence of lung abscess
3) Refractory hypoxemia
4) Unstable hemodynamic status
A)2 and 3 only
B)2 and 4 only
C)1, 3, and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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Fiberoptic bronchoscopy should not be performed in conditions where the risks outweigh the potential benefits, such as in patients with uncorrected bleeding disorders (due to the risk of bleeding), refractory hypoxemia (as the procedure may exacerbate oxygenation issues), and unstable hemodynamic status (due to the risk of further destabilizing the patient). The presence of a lung abscess is not a contraindication; in fact, bronchoscopy can be useful for diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic purposes in such cases.

In Which of the Following Conditions Should Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Not