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List 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | Sexually transmitted diseases |
| std. prec. | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T. | temperature |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| T, C, DB | Turn, cough, and deep breath |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d. , tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| tx | traction, temperature |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UGI | Upper Gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| uri | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| vs, VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |