James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnoses an episode of food poisoning. However, after 5 days of nausea, vomiting, and blood in his stool he visits his physician and is diagnosed with gastritis.
-Mr.Hammond is placed on _____, for gastrointestinal rest.

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NPO (nil per os) means nothing by mouth, which is often recommended for gastrointestinal rest to allow the digestive system to heal.

James Hammond Is a 37-Year-Old Business Executive