Ms. Hoffman asks why she is not allowed to eat or drink. What is the reason for keeping Ms. Hoffman NpO? The nurse should call the provider to clarify the order. Ms. Hoffman is dehydrated and has lost weight. She should take a high-calorie diet. If the symptoms resolve after a day of NPO status, Ms. Holfman’s IBD is UC. If not, her IBD is CD. IBD is caused by food allergies. A period of NPO followed by introducing foods one at a time will help determine which food caused her IBD. To provide bowel rest and permit more rapid resolution of the flare-up of symptoms.
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