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Nothing by mouth is an American medical instruction meaning to withhold food and fluids. It is also known as nil per os (npo or NPO), a Latin phrase that translates to English as "nothing through the mouth". Nil by mouth is the term used in the UK (NBM), nihil/non/nulla per os, or complete bowel rest. [1]
Oral administration is a route of administration whereby a substance is taken through the mouth, swallowed, and then processed via the digestive system. This is a common route of administration for many medications. Oral administration can be easier and less painful than other routes of administration, such as injection.
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Does Nil per os (NPO) includes abstaining from drinking water? McAusten 01:37, 13 August 2011 (UTC) []. Yes, NPO means NOTHING by mouth, including water. If the patient is on medications that are important, e.g. heart medications, etc., they can usually be administered by the nurse along with a very small amount of water.
Nil by Mouth is a 1997 drama film portraying a family in South East London. It was Gary Oldman 's debut as a writer and director, and was produced by Oldman, Douglas Urbanski , and Luc Besson . It stars Ray Winstone as Raymond, the abusive husband of Valerie, played by Kathy Burke .
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