A client has a physician's order for NPO (nothing by mouth) following abdominal surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube inserted to low intermittent suction. The client requires intravenous therapy for what purpose?

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The client is not able to take food or fluids orally, so intravenous therapy is required to replace fluid and electrolytes needed for proper body functioning.

A Client Has a Physician's Order for NPO (Nothing by Mouth)