What should the nursing assistant do to keep the patient NPO before surgery?
A. Encourage the patient to chew gum or suck on hard candy if the patient becomes hungry.
B. Give the patient something to drink, since the patient cannot eat.
C. Remove the patient's water pitcher and glass.
D. Ask the family to bring the patient a light snack early in the morning.
Answer: C
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