The nurse found a preoperative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating breakfast. "We have to cancel your surgery, because you're not NPO," the nurse said. What did the patient do wrong?

A. The patient ate food.
B. The patient watched TV.
C. The patient walked barefoot.
D. The patient left the hospital bed.


Answer: A

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