What nursing action supports a diet-restricted NPO patient's feelings of anxiety?
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Correct answer: Reassure, give mouth care and lip balm, distract, explain the NPO reason
Basic care includes addressing physiological (mouth dryness) and psychosocial (anxiety) comfort needs; explaining reason supports cooperation.
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