Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Abbreviation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the abbreviation NPO?

• A) It stands for nasogastric tube and refers to the tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
• B) It stands for nihil per os and means "nothing by mouth."
• C) It stands for noninvasive peritoneoscopy and refers to a method of looking at the peritoneum without surgery.
• D) It stands for nothing passes orally and means a patient cannot have food or drink.

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