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ch 4 Common Abbrev.
Ch. 4 common abbreviations, pgs 42, 43
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac, AC | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| amb | ambulate, ambulatory |
| AP | apical pulse |
| b.i.d., bid | two times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| _ c | with |
| C | Celsius degree |
| c/o | complains of |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dx. DX | diagnosis |
| F | Fahrenheit degree |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| GI | gastrointenstinal |
| H20 | water |
| h, hr, hr. | hour |
| hs, HS | hours of sleep (bedtime) |
| inc | incontinent |
| I&O | intake and output |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight-bearing (absolutely no weight on leg) |
| 02 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| _ p | after |
| pc, p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| prn, PRN | as necessary |
| PWB | partial-weight-bearing |
| _ q | every |
| ROM | range of motion |
| _ s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat, STAT | at once, immediately |
| t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| v.s., VS | vital signs |
| w/c, W/C | wheelchair |