A client has a physician's order for NPO (nothing by mouth) following abdominal surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube inserted to low intermittent suction. The client requires intravenous therapy to
A) Replace fluid and electrolytes
B) Administer blood products
C) Provide protein supplements
D) Treat the client's infection
Ans: A
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