The abbreviation h.s. means ________

A) before meals
B) after meals
C) at bedtime
D) nothing by mouth


Answer: C

A) Before meals is abbreviated as a.c.
B) After meals is abbreviated as p.c.
D) Nothing by mouth is abbreviated as n.p.o. or NPO.

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