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Can NPO patients drink water?

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NPO means \u201cnothing by mouth,\u201d from the Latin nil per os. The acronym is simply a doctor's shorthand for a period of time in which you may not eat or drink anything (ask about prescription medication).Jun 18, 2019

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The American Board of Anesthesiology recommends that patients should not eat solid food for at least 8 hours prior to a procedure, and should not drink even clear liquids for at least 2 hours prior. Clear liquid fasting includes water, juices without pulp, carbonated beverages, clear tea, and black coffee.