The patient is to be NPO for a test.This means the:
A)HUC will have to request a cab voucher for testing at a remote facility.
B)patient must be given a nonprotein liquid orally just prior to the test.
C)patient is to have nothing by mouth-food or fluid-for a period of time.
D)patient is to be fasting from food but may have water or clear juice only.

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NPO means nothing by mouth-food or fluid.

The Patient Is to Be NPO for a Test