A patient who is NPO (nothing by mouth) for scheduled surgery has been on long-term oral steroid therapy and should receive a dose of Prednisone 10 mg by mouth at 0600. Which action should the nurse take?

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The patient is NPO (nothing by mouth) for scheduled surgery, so the nurse should notify the registered nurse (RN) to determine the appropriate course of action.

A Patient Who Is NPO (Nothing by Mouth) for Scheduled