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na 1500
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A or Ax | Auxillary ( armpit temp |
| AROM | Active Range of Motion |
| a.c | before meals |
| ADL | Activites of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AEB | as evidenced by |
| A.M | midnight to 12 noon |
| B&B | bowel and bladder program |
| b.i.d | Twice a day |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c or w | With |
| c.c | cubic centimeter |
| C/O | complains of |
| CMS | color , circulation, motion , sensitivity |
| Cva | stroke |
| DAT | Diet as tolerated |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| h/hr | hour |
| H2o | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H.s | bedtime/ hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| I&O | intake and output |
| MI | myocardial Infarction |
| Na | Sodium |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O | oral |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OT | occupational Therapy |
| Oz | Ounce =30 cc |
| p.c | After meals |
| Peri | perineal |
| P.M | 12 noon to midnight |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| p.r.n | As needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PX | Physical Examination |
| q | every |
| q.d | every day |
| q.h | Every hour |
| q.4.h | every four hours |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| R | rectal |
| Rt | right |
| SBA | stand by assist |
| Sx | Symptoms |
| w/o, s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| TC&DB | turn cough and deep breathe |
| t.i.d | Three times a day |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse & Respiration |
| Tx | Treatment |
| V.S | Vital Sign |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| Wt | weight |
| <- | less than |
| -> | greater than |