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CNA Abrreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| bid | twice a day |
| am | morning |
| pm | afternoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| PRN | as needed |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| BM | bowel movement |
| c/o | complains of |
| dc | discontinue |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| x | times |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PO | by mouth |
| ROM | range of motion |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| wc | wheelchair |
| BP | blood pressure |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| VS | vital signs |
| ax | axillary |
| F | fahrenheit |
| ht | height |
| wt | weight |
| O2 | oxygen |
| H2O | water |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| oz | ounce |
| ml | milliliter |
| Na | sodium |
| PT | physical therapist |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| Ca | cancer |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| SOB | short of breathe |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident or stroke |
| MI | myocardial infarction or heart attack |
| HOH | heard of hearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| U | unit |
| HS | bedtime |
| cc | cubic cenimeter |
| QD | everyday |
| QOD | every other day |