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Does the patient have to be npo for indium scan?
no
What is npo diet?
NPO stands for Nothing Per Orem which means nothing by mouth. Doctors use this on orders when they do not want the patient to take in any type of food or liquid by mouth. For instance, when a patient is getting ready for a surgery, they are ordered for NPO.
What does p mean in a prescription?
"p" means after, for example NPO p midnight which means, nothing by mouth (NPO) after (p) midnight. The p usually has a slash over it. On an Rx it might say, "Take p eating (meals)."
What is the medical abbreviation meaning the patient should remain fasting before a procedure?
NPO is the medical abbreviation meaning nothing by mouth.
What NPO stand for?
Medically NPO stands for Non Per OS or Nothing Per Orem. It means nothing by mouth. A patient is ordered this for various reasons.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning Nothing by mouth?
Nothing by mouth is NPO, which is Latin meaning Nil Per Os.
Should you be npo for a kub?
yes
What might be nursing care plan for patient who undergone an NPO for 12 hours?
alteration in body nutrition: less than body requirement related to required NPO status
Why a patient is NPO after midnight?
this is to prevent aspiration of gastric contents, which is rare 1/3000, while under anesthesia, but new guidelines (well new as of 1999) are more laxed, no food for 6 hrs and no clear liquids for 2 hrs prior to surgery.
Does a patient need to be NPO before a abdominal paracentesis?
what test? Depends on the test, but usually b4 being put to sleep every doctor wants pt npo for precaution of aspiration !
What does the medical abbreviation NPO mean?
NPO stands for Nothing Per Orem which means nothing by mouth. Doctors use this on orders when they do not want the patient to take in any type of food or liquid by mouth. For instance, when a patient is getting ready for a surgery, they are ordered for NPO.
Can you drink coffee before a cbc?
You should be able to drink coffee before a CBC (Complete Blood count) test, unless your doctor ordered additional blood tests and tells you to not drink after midnight (NPO=nothing by mouth).
