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Abbreviations
Symptom abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | no acute distress (the patient does not display any intense symptoms) |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm (description of normal heart on exam) |
| CTA | clear to auscultation (description of normal sounding lungs |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing and has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| A&O | alert and oriented (the patiend can answer questions and is aware of what is going on) |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| NOS | not otherwise specified Note: NOS and NEC are catch-alls for diagnoses that don't quite fit any specific cause (for example, 'rash NOS) |
| NEC | not elsewhere classified Note: NOS and NEC are catch-alls for diagnoses that don't quite fit any specific cause (for example, 'rash NOS) |