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