Which abbreviation stands for nothing by mouth?

A) IBS
B) NPO
C) NG
D) n&v


B) NPO
NPO stands for nothing by mouth. IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. NG
stands for nasogastric. n&v stands for nausea and vomiting.

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