When a Physician Orders NPO for a Patient,this Means That

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a physician orders NPO for a patient,this means that:

• A) the patient is on bed rest.
• B) nothing is to be given by mouth.
• C) all urine must be saved.
• D) only water and ice chips can be given by mouth.

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