A nurse is reading new orders written in the patient chart. The order reads, "NPO," which means that the patient will receive ____.

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NPO is an abbreviation for "nil per os" which is Latin for "nothing by mouth." This means the patient is not allowed to eat or drink anything orally. The order is typically given before certain medical procedures or surgeries to prevent the patient from vomiting and risking aspiration.

A Nurse Is Reading New Orders Written in the Patient