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Abb. for Skills Health Bowl
VS | vital signs |
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ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
am, Am | morning |
amb | ambulate |
amt | amount |
ax | axillary |
B&B | bowel and bladder |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
bx | biopsy |
c | with |
cal | calorie |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CC | chief complaint |
cm | centimeter |
co, c/o | complains of |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
d | day |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
dc | discharge |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
dx | diagnosis |
ea | each |
EBL | estimated blood loss |
FF | force fluids |
Fr, Fx | fracture |
ft | foot |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
gal | gallon |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gm | gram |
gtt | drop |
H20 | water |
HOB | head of bed |
H&P | history and physical |
hr | hour |
HS | hour of sleep |
ht | height |
hx | history |
I&D | incision and drainage |
I&O | intake and output |
ID | identification |
in | inch |
IM | intermuscular |
kg | kilogram |
(L) | left |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
LTC | long-term care |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LOC | level of consciousness |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MN | midnight |
mod | moderate |
N/A | not applicable |
N/C | no complaints |
neg | negtive |
NG | nasogastric tube |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
od | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
os | left eye |
ou | each eye |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
PE | physical exam |
PM | afternoon |
po | by mouth |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
qt | quart |
(R) | right |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
s, w/o | without |
sc | subcutaneous |
sm | small |
SOB | short of breath |
sol | solution |
S/S | signs and symptoms |
stat | at once |
supp | suppository |
tab | tablet |
tbsp | tablespoon |
TCDB | turn, cough, and deep breath |
tid | three times a day |
tol | tolerated |
TPR | temp., pulse, respiration |
tsp | teaspoon |
tx | traction |
UA | urinalysis |
vol | volume |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt | weight |
x | times |
yr | year |