Problem: A patient is scheduled for surgery the following morning so the provider states "NPO after 2200 hours" but asks for juice at 10:30 pm. Is it ok to bring the patient juice? Yes, NPO means "no allergies" Yes, NPO means "nothing by mouth" but that doesn't pertain to liquids Yes, NPO means "nothing by mouth" but it is not after the prescribed time No, NPO means "nothing by mouth" and it is after the prescribed time