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abbrev.#9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
| std, prec. | standard precautions |
| strep | sreptococcus |
| T. | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| T, C , DB | turn, cough and deep breathe |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d, tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parental nuitrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | traction, treatment |
| U/ A, u/a | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant eneterococcus |
| vs, VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |