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Elements I need to know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted diease |
| std. prec. | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T. | temperture |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| T, C, DB | turn. cough, and deep breathe |
| temp | tempeture |
| TIA | tranient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | tempeture, pulse, and respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | traction, treatment |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |