Hospital 101 Challenge: Can You Navigate a Medical Emergency Like a Pro?
If a nurse writes "NPO" next to a patient's name on the hospital room whiteboard, what does this strictly mean?
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"NPO" stands for the Latin phrase *Nil Per Os*, which translates directly to "nothing by mouth." It means the patient is temporarily restricted from eating, drinking, or swallowing anything (including water and pills), usually to prepare safely for anesthesia or a specific test.
If a nurse writes "NPO" next to a patient's name on the hospital room whiteboard, what does this strictly mean?
No visitors permitted
Normal pulse observed
Nothing by mouth
Non-prescription drugs only
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