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abbreviations#3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EENT | eye, ear,nose, 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 | farenheit |
| 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 |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GU | genitourinary |