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abbreviations
| abbreviation | meaning |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| amt | amount |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSD | bedside drainage |
| c | with |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| c/o | complains of |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dsg | dressing |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Fx | fracture |
| GHWT | good handwashing technique |
| GI | gastro |
| HA | headache |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L or It. | left |
| MAE | move all extremities |
| ml | milliliter |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| NCB | no code blue |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NHP | nursing home placement |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| N/V Or N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| per | by; through |
| prn | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy; post tibial |
| q | every |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R or rt. | right |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| S.O.B. | shortness of breath |
| SP | suprapubic |
| TF | tube feeding |
| tol | tolerate |
| TPR | temperature pulse, respiration |
| VS | vital signs |
| WA | when awake |
| ∆ | change |
| up arrow | increase |
| down arrow | decrease |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
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