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Abbreviations 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EENT | Eye, ear, and throat |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DON | Director of nursing |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| Drsg | Dressing |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ER | Emergency room |
| ETOH | Alcohol |
| Exam | Examination |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| FF | Force fluids |
| Fl, fld | Fluid |
| FSBS | Fingerstick blood sugar |
| Ft | Foot |
| FWB | Full weight-bearing |
| FYI | For your information |
| F/U, f/u | Follow- up |
| Fx | Fracture |
| Gal | Gallon |
| Geriatric chair | Geriatric chair |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| GB | Gallbladder |
| GU | Genitourinary |