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NA Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| ROM | range of motion |
| N.P.O | nothing by mouth |
| q | every |
| b.i.d | twice per day |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| OOB | out of bed |
| r | right |
| q.h.s | every night at bedtime |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| qh | every hour |
| HTN | hypertension |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staph aureus |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| FF | force fluids |
| H2O | water |
| l | left |
| TPR | temp, pulse, respirations |
| vs | vital signs |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| ml | milliliter |
| BM | bowel movement |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| IV | intravenous |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| PRN | when necessary |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| I & O | intake and output |
| RF | restrict fluids |