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Which abbreviation stands for “nothing by mouth”?

Retry Correct Incorrect “NPO” is an abbreviation derived from the Latin phrase “nil per os,” meaning nothing by mouth. It indicates that a patient should abstain from consuming any food or liquids for a specific period, often before medical procedures or surgery.

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Which abbreviation stands for “nothing by mouth”?

• STAT
• NPO
• CPR
• PRN