Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Abbreviation

question 82

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 nil 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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