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All Abbreviations
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd. | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admission |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| BE | barium enema |
| C | caesarian |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| AL | assisted living |
| am, AM | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx. | approximately |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary (armpit) |
| BID, b.i.d. | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| CS | central supply |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| cal | calorie |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose & throat |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| fl, fld | fluid |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| FWB | full weight-bearing |
| FYI | for your information |
| F/U, f/u | follow-up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GU | genitourinary |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| hx | history |
| h, hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H/A | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less than normal |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| inc | incontinent |
| irr., irrig. | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| l | liter |
| L, lt. | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm Hg | milliliters of mercury |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| N/C | no call |
| neg | negative |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight-bearing |
| noc | night |
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