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STNA
abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| amb | walking |
| ax | underarm |
| BID | twice a day |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CVA | stroke |
| hemi | half |
| HS | hours of sleep |
| hyper | above |
| hypo | below |
| inc. | incontinent |
| IV | intravenous |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| noc. | at night |
| po | by mouth |
| PRN | as necessary |
| Q | every |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| TID | 3 times a day |
| w/c | wheelchair |