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Ch. 2 Health Records
Abbreviations for symptoms and exam findings
| Term | shortness of breath |
|---|---|
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | no acute distress(patient does not display any intense symptoms) |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm (description of a normal heart on exam) |
| CTA | clear to auscultation (description of normal sounding lungs) |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| A&O | alert and oriented (the patient can answer questions and is aware of what's going on) |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| NOS | not otherwise specified |
| NEC | not elsewhere classified |