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Abbreviations #4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| amb | ambulate |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| Ax | axillary |
| bid | two times per day |
| c line over it | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| c/o | complaint of |
| D/C | discontinue, discharge |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| GB | gallbladder |
| H2O | water |
| Hx | history |
| I & O | intake & output |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| N/A | not applicable |
| OD | right eye |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| prn | when necessary |
| red blood cell | RBC |
| every other day | qod |
| every 4 hours | q4h |
| respiration | R |
| range of motion | ROM |
| without | s with line over |
| immediately | STAT |
| tablet | tab |
| urinary tract infection | UTI |
| vital signs | VS |
| within normal limits | WNL |
| wheelchair | w/c |
| white blood cell | WBC |
| greater than | > |
| less than | < |
| lower or down | down arrow |
| higher, elevate or up | ^ |
| pound | lb |
| foot | ft |
| inch | in |