A Patient Is NPO.This Means That the Person

question 58

Multiple Choice

A patient is NPO.This means that the person:

• A) Cannot eat or drink anything
• B) Has dysphagia
• C) Needs a feeding tube
• D) Can have fluids every 6 to 8 hours

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