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Nrsg abbrv
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1°AVB | First degree atrioventricular block |
| A&O | Alert and oriented |
| Afib RVR | Atrial fibrillation w/ rapid ventricular response |
| AKI | Acute kidney injury |
| AMS | Altered mental status |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| BCx | Blood culture |
| BIBA | Brought in by ambulance |
| BLE | Bilateral lower extremity |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide test |
| BSC | Bedside commode |
| c/o | Complains of |
| C/S | Cesarean section |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CKD IV | Chronic kidney disease stage 4 |
| CP | Chest pain |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPOX | Continuous pulse oximetry |
| CV | Cardiovascular |
| CVA | Cerebral vascular accident |
| D/C | Discharge/discontinue |
| D5W-LR | Dextrose 5% in water, Lactated Ringers |
| DM2 | Diabetes mellitus type 2 |
| DOL | Day of life |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| ECHO | Echocardiogram |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EMS | Emergency medical services |
| ESP | Erector spinae plane block |
| FOC | Father of child |
| GBS | Group B streptococcus |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| gtt | Drip |
| H/H | Hemoglobin/hematocrit |
| HLD | Hyperlipidemia |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| HR | Heart rate |
| HS | Hour of sleep |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| Hx | History |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| IVF | Intravenous fluid |
| JP | Jacskson-Pratt |
| LFNC | Low-flow nasal cannula |
| LFT | Liver function tests |
| LLE | Lower left extremity |
| LLL PNA | Left lower lobe pneumonia |
| LOC | Level of consciousness |
| LUE | Left upper extremity |
| MBM/DBM | Maternal breast milk/donor breast milk |
| MDPOA | Medical durable power of attorney |
| MOC | Mother of child |
| N/V/D | Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea |
| NC | Nasal cannula |
| NOC | Nocturnal |
| NPO | Nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
| NSTEMI | Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction |
| NWB | Non-weight bearing |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OSA | Obstructive sleep apnea |
| PACs | Premature atrial complexes |
| PAF | Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation |
| PCA | Patient controlled analgesia |
| PCP | Primary care provider |
| PE | Pulmonary embolism |
| PIV | Peripheral intravenous |
| PNA | Pneumonia |
| UPRBC | Unit of packed red blood cells |
| PRN | Pro re nata (as needed) |
| PVC | Premature ventricular contractions |
| RA | Room air |
| RSV | Respiratory syncytial virus |
| RUE | Right upper extremity |
| s/p | status post |
| SCD | Sequential compression device |
| SCN | Special care nursery |
| SIRS | Systemic inflammatory response syndrome |
| SNF | Skilled nursing facility |
| STEMI | ST-elevation myocardial infarction |
| STML | Short-term memory loss |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| UOP | Urine output |
| US | Ultrasound |
| VSS | Vital signs stable |
| ACHS | before meals, before bed |
| HA | headache |
| N/G | nasogastric |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PMH | past medical history |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| sx | symptoms |
| tx | treatment |
| CNO | chief nursing officer |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
| ARB | angiotensin receptor blocker |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ASA | aspirin |
| CMP | complete metabolic panel |
| CXR | chest xray |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| fx | fracture |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| SOAP | subjective data, objective data, assessment, plan |
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