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PSC-ABBREVATIONS
ABBREVATIONS
| ABBREVATION | MEANING |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| AC; a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | above-the-knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMB; amb | ambulate; ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap; AP | apical |
| BE | barium enema (x-ray) |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| BM; bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade; Celsius |
| Ca; CA | Cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| C/O; c/o | complaints of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CS | central service |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG; EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl; fld | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastro-intestinal |
| GU | genito-urinary |
| h; hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| I&0 | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | liter; left |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| lt | left |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc | midnight |
| min | minute |
| mL | mililiter |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| neg | negative |
| noc | night |
| NPO; npo | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz; OZ | ounce |
| PC; p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| PM | afternoon |
| PO; po | by mouth; orally |
| postop; post-op | postoperative; post-operative |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| Pt; pt | patient |
| q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h; q3h; q4h | every two hours, every three hours, every 4 hours |
| R | rectal temperature, respiration, right |
| RBC | red blood cell; red blood count |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| s | without |
| SNF | Skilled Nursing Center |
| Spec; spec | specimen |
| stat | immediately |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U/a; U/A; u/a | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS; vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cells; white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
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