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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Adm (adm) | admitted or admission |
| A.I.D.S. | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AM (am) | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx | approximately |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM (bm) | bowel movement |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| Ca | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| dc (d/c) | discontinue |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DON | director of nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| DSD | director of staff development |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| fld | fluid |
| ft | foot or feet |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h (hr) | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H.S. (h.s.) | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| in | inch |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| lt (LT) | left |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc (mn) | midnight |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| neg | negative |
| nil | none |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| no | number |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OJ | orange juice |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz (Oz) | ounce |
| p | after |
| PAR | postanesthesia room |
| p.c. | after meals |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| PM (pm) | afternoon |
| p o (per os) | by mouth |
| post op | postoperative |
| preop | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| p r n | when necessary |
| Pt (pt) | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| q d | every day |
| q h | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q h s | every night at bedtime |
| q i d | four times daily |
| q o d | every other day |
| R | rectal temperature |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R N | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| rt (Rt) | right |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s | without |
| Spec (spec) | specimen |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | at once |
| Surg | surgery |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| t i d | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U/a (U/A, u/a) | urinalysis |
| VS (vs) | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
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