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Abbreviations for RN
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MRN | Medical record number |
| ICON | In charge of news |
| WDL | Within defined limits |
| POM | Physician order management |
| PRN | As needed |
| QID | 4x day |
| TID | 3x day |
| BID | 2x day |
| AC | Before meals |
| HPI | History of present illness |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| asst | Assistance |
| Ad lib | As desired |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| PMH | Past medical history |
| Abd | |
| RUQ | |
| ROS | |
| DSD | |
| tachy- | |
| brady- | |
| ab- | |
| ad- | |
| HX | History |
| PROT | Protocol |
| S/P | Status post |
| POLST | Physicians order for life sustaining treatment |
| Q | every |
| wc | with every meal |
| HS | @ bed time |