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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PRN | As needed |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| NPO | Nothing By mouth |
| NOC | Night |
| HS | Hours of sleep |
| Stat | Immediately |
| - C | With |
| _ S | Without |
| AC | Before meals |
| Astol | As tolerated |
| Pt | Patient |
| ADM | Admission or Admitted |
| C/o | Complaint of |
| VS | Vital signs |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| PR | Plus Rate |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| R | Respiratory |
| T | Temperature |
| UTI | Unitary Tract Affection |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| OA | Osteoarthritis |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| DJD | Degenerative Joint Disease |
| CA | Cancer |
| CP | Chest Pains |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| BRP | Bathroom privilege |
| BR | Bed rest |
| Ht | Height |
| Wt | Weight |
| I +O | Intake and output |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| LBM | Lean body mass |
| q | Every |
| Bid | Twice a day |
| tid | Three times a day |
| qid | Four time a day |
| qod | Every other day |
| Cc | Cubic centimeter |
| Cm | Centimeter |
| MI | Milliliter |
| mm | Millimeter |
| Ibs | Pounds |
| Kg | Kilograms |
| A | Absence of |
| O | Organ |