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Abbreviations in HC
from learning lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| amb | ambulation, ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| @ | at |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| - | with |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CCU | critical care unit or coronary care unit |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| d/c | discharged |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| dsg or drsg | dressing |