National University: Nursing Theory Jan 2014
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| AA&O | Awake, alert & oriented
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| ABG | arterial blood gas
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| a.c. | before meals
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| ACS | acute coronary syndrome
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| ADA | American Diabetic Association
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| ad. Lib | as desired
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| ADH | anti diuretic hormone
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| afib | atrial fibrillation
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| A flu | atrial flutter
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| AICD | automatic internal cardiac defibrillate
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| AKA | above knee amputation
also known as
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| ALS | advanced life support
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| AMA | Against medical advice
American Medical Association
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| AP | anteroposterior
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| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome
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| ATN | acute tubular necrosis
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| AVR | aortic valve replacement
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| BiPAP | bi-level Positive Airway Pressure
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| BKA | below knee amputation
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| BLS | Basic life support
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BMI | body mass index
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| BP | Blood Pressure
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| BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
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| bpm | beats per minute
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| c | with
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| C | centigrade
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| C&DB | cough and deep breath
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| C1 to C6 | Cervical vertebrae 1-6
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| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| CBC | Complete blood count
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| CC | Chief complaint/concern
centimeter cubed
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| cm | centimeter
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| c/o | complaining of
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| CO | Cardiac output
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| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPT | Chest Physio-Therapy
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| C&S | culture and sensitivity
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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| CVP | central venous pressure
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| CX | Culture
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| CXR | Chest x-ray
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| DB | deep breath
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| DBP | Diastolic blood pressure
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| D/C | discontinue
Discharge
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| Diff. | Differential White Blood Cell Count
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| DJD | degenerative joint disease
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| DKA | Diabetic ketoacidosis
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| DM | diabetes mellitus
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| DME | durable medical equipment
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DOE | dyspnea on exertion
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ED | Emergency Department
Erectile dysfunction
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| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| EMS | Emergency Medical Services
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| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician
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| ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat
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| ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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| ESRD | End Stage Renal Disease
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| ET | endotracheal
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| ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival
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| ETOH | Ethyl Alcohol
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| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar
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| FFP | Fresh frozen plasma
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| FH | family history
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| FiO2 | Fraction of inspired oxygen (used with cannula)
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| FUO | Fever Unknown Origin
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| Fx | fracture
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| g | gram(s)
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| GCS | Glasgow coma scale
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| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| gr | grain
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| drop
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| GU | Genitourinary
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| HDL | high density lipoprotein
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| HEENT | Head,eyes, ears, nose, throat
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| Hgb | Hemoglobin
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| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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| HOB | Head of bed
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| H&P | History and Physical
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| HPI | History of present illness
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| HR | heart rate
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| h/hr | hour
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| ht. | height
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| HTN | hypertension
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| Hx | history
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| ICP | intracranial pressure
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| ICU | Intensive Care Unit
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| ID | Infectious disease
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| I&D | Incision and drainage
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| IgE | immunoglobulin E
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| I&O | Intake and output
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| IM | intramuscular
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| IMP | Impression
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| INR | International normalized ratio
(used for anticoagulant monitoring)
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVC | Inferior vena cava
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| IVF | intravenous fluid
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| JCAHO | joint commission accreditation healthcare organizations
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| JP | Jackson Pratt
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| JVD | Jugular vein distension
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| K | potassium
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| KCL | potassium chloride
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| L | liter
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| L1 to L5 | Lumbar vertebrata 1-5
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| LDL | Low density lipoprotein
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| LE | lower extremities
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| LLL | Lower Left Lobe
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| LLQ | Lower Left Quadrant
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| LMP | Last Menstrual Period
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| LOS | Length of stay
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| LP | Lumbar puncture
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| LPN / LVN | Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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| LR | Lactated Ringers
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| LUL | Left Upper Lobe
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| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant
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| LV | Left Ventricle
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| LVEF | Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction
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| m2 | meters squared
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| MAP | Mean arterial pressure
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| MAR | Medication Administration Record
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| mg | microgram
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| mEq | milliequivalent(s)
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| mg | milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| MICU | Medical Intensive Care Unit
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| min | minute
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| mL | milliliter
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| mmol | millimole
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MRSA | Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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| MVA | motor vehicle accident
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| N/A | Not applicable
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| Na | sodium
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| NAD | no acute distress
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| NC | nasal cannula
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NIDDM | Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| NPO | Nothing per os (by mouth)
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| NS | Normal Saline
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| NSR | Normal sinus rhythm
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| NTG | nitroglycerin
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| NV | nausea & vomiting
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| NWB | non-weight bearing
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| O2 | oxygen
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| O2Sat | percent arterial oxygen saturation
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| OG | orogastric
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OR | operating room
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| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| P | pulse
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| PACU | Post anesthesia care unit
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| p.c. | after meals
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| PCO2 | partial pressure carbon dioxide
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| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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| per | by, through
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| pH | used to express acidity and alkalinity
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| PI | Present Illness
Personal Information
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| PICC | Peripherally inserted central catheter
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| PLT | platelet
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| p.m. | evening
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| PMH | past medical history
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| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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| po | by mouth (per os)
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| PO2 | partial pressure oxygen, arterial
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| POC | point of care
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| POD | post-op day
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| ppd | pack per day
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| PPN | peripheral parenteral nutrition
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| PPV | pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
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| PR | per rectum
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| prn | when necessary
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| pt | patient
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| PT | Physical Therapy
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| PTT | partial thromboplastin time
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| PVR | peripheral vascular resistance
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| PWB | partial weight bearing
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| RBC | red blood cell
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| RLL | right lower lobe
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| R/O | rule out
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ROS | review of symptoms
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| RR | Respiration Rate
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| RUL | Right upper lobe
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| RV | Right Ventricle
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| Rx | medication
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| s | sans = without
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| SaO2 | arterial oxygen percent saturation
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| SBP | systolic blood pressure
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| SCD | sequential compression device
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| SCI | Spinal cord injury
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| SICU | surgical intensive care unit
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| SL | sub lingual
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| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosis
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| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility
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| SOB | Short of breath
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| S/P | status post
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| SVC | superior vena cava
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| SVR | systemic vascular resistance
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| Sx | symptoms
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| T1 to T12 | Thoracic vertebrae 1-12
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| T&A | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
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| TAH | Total abdominal hysterectomy
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| TC&DB | Turn, cough & deep breath
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| TF | tube feeding
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| TKA | total knee arthroplasty
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| TPN | total parental nutrition
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| TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration
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| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone
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| TURP | Trans-urethral resection prostate
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| U/A | urinalysis
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| UE | upper extremities
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| U/O | urinary output
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| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection
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| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection
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| V.O. | Verbal Order
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| VRE | Vancomycin resistant enterococci
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| VS | Vital signs
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| VSS | vital signs stable
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| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| w/o | without
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| wt. | weight
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| X | times(mathematical)
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