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abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pre op | before surgury |
| prep | preparation |
| p.r.n/ prn | when necessary |
| PROM | PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION |
| Pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| -q | every |
| qh,qhr | every hour |
| q2h | every two hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| q.s | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four, quadriplegic |
| R | rectal, respirations, right |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisitation |
| res. | resident |
| RN | registered nurse |