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| BE | Barium enema
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| abd | abdomen
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| bid | twice a day
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| al | assisted living
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| am | morning
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| arom | active range of motion
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| approx | approxmantly
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| asap | as soon as possible
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| bm | bowel movement
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| abr | absolute bed rest
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| ax | axillary
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| as tol | as tolerated
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| bka | below knee amputation
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| adm | admission
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| bld | blood
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| aka | above knee amputation
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| amt | amount
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| bp | blood pressure
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| br | bed rest
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| amb | ambulatory
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| ap | apical
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| aids | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| adl | activities of daily living
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| brp | bathroom privileges
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| bs | blood sugar
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| bsc | beside commode
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| -- c | with
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| C | centigrade
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| ca | cancer
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| cs | central supply
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| cabg | Coronary artery bypass grafting
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| cath | catheter
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| cbc | complete blood count
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| cbr | complete bedrest
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| cc | cubic centimeters
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| ccu | coronary care unit
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| cdc | centers for disease control
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| chf | congestive heart failure
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| cl liq | clear liquids
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| cms | circulation motion sensation
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| cna | certified nursing assistant
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| cns | central nervous system
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| c/o | complaints of
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| copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
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| cpr | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| cva | cerebrovascular accident
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| dat | diet as tolerated
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| dm | diabetes mellitus
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| dnr | do not resuscitate
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| cal | calorie
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| EENT | eye,ear,nose, throat
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| Doe | dyspnea on exertion
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| Doa | dead on arrival
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| dob | date of birth
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| don | director of nursing
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| dr. | doctor
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| drsg | dressing
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| dvt | deep vein thrombosis
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| dx | diagnosis
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| ecg,ekg | electrocardiogram
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| er | emergency room
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| etoh | alcohol
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| exam | examination
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| f | Fahrenheit
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| fbs | fasting blood sugar
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| ff | force fluids
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| fl, fld | fluid
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| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar
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| ft | foot
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| fwb | full weight bearing
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| fyi | for your information
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| f/u | follow up
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| fx | fracture
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| gal | gallon
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| geri chair | geriatric chair
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| gi | gastrointestinal
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| gb | gallbladder
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| gu | genitourinary
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| Fuo | fever of unknown origin
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| hx | history
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| hr | hour
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| h2o | water
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| h/a | headache
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| hbv | hepatitis B virus
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| hiv | human immunodeficiency virus
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| hob | head of bed
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| hoh | hard of hearing
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| ht | height
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| htn | hypertension
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| hyper | above normal
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| hypo | low less than normal
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| i&o | intake and output
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| icu | intensive care unit
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| inc | incontinent
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| irr | irrigation
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| isol | isolation
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| iv | intravenous
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| kg | kilogram
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| I | liter
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| L, Lt | left
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| lab | laboratory
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| lb | pound
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| LLe | left lower extremity
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| Lg | large
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| liq | liquid
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| LOC | level of consciousness
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| LPN | Licensed practical nurse
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| LTC | Long term care
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| M.D. | medical doctor
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| meds | medications
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| Min | minute
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| ML | milliliter
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| MM Hg | Milliliters of mercury
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| mod | moderate
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| MRSA | Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus
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| N/A | Not applicable
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| NA | nurse assistant
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| N/C | no call
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| Neg | negative
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| NF | nursing facility
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| NKA | No known allergies
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| NPO | Nothing by mouth
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| NWB | Non weight bearing
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| noc | night
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| OB | obstetric
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| o2 | oxygen
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| obra | omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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| occ | Occasionally
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OPD | outpatient department
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| OR | operating room
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| OS | mouth
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| OSHA | Occupational safety and health administration
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| oz | ounce
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| P | after
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| Pc | after meals
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| pca | patient controlled anesthesia
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| PEG | percutaneous enteral gastronomy
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| Per os | by mouth
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| peri care | perineal care
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| pm | afternoon
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| pns | peruoheral nervous system
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| P.O | by mouth
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| Post op | after surgery
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| pos | positive
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| peds | pediatric
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| pre op | before surgrey
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| prep | preperation
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| prn | when necessary
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| prom | passive range of motion
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| pt. | patient
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| PT | physical therapy
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| pvd | peripheral vascular disease
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| pwd | partial weight bearing
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| q | every
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| qhr | every hour
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| qhs | every night at bedtime
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| q.i.d. | 4 times a day
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| q.s | every shift or once a shift
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| quad | four, quadriplegic
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| r-rectal | respiration's, right
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| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis
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| RBC | red blood count
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| reg | regular
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| rehab | rehabilitation
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| req | requisition
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| res | resident
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| rr | recovery room
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| resp | respiration
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| R.I.C.E | rest, ice, compression, Elevation
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| RLE | right lower extremity
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RN | registered nurse
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| R/O | rule out
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| ROM | range of motion
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| RR | respiratory rate
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| rt. | right
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| RUE | Right upper extremity
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| _ s | without
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| ss | one half
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| sm | small
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| SNAFU | situation, normal, all fouled up
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| SNF | skilled nursing facility
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| spec | specimen
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| SOB | Shortness of breath
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| S/S | Signs and symptoms
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| SSE | soapsuds enema
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| staph | staphylococcus
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| stat | immediately
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| std | sexually transmitted diseases
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| std pred | standard precautions
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| strep | streptococcus
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| T. | temperature
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| T,c,db | turn, cough and deep breath
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| temp | temperature
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| T.i,d | three times a day
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| tlc | tender loving care
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| TPN | total parenteral nutrition
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| tpr | temperature, pulse, and respiration's
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| twe | tap water enema
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| Tx | traction, treatment
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| U/A | urinalysis
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal
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| Unk | unknown
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| uri | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| vag. | vaginal
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| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus
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| VS | vital signs
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| WBC | white blood count
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| W/C | wheelchair
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| wt | weight
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| abd | abdomen
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| abr | absolute bedrest
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| adm | admission
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| adl | activities of daily living
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| afb | acid fast bacillus
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| aids | aquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| Be | barium enema
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| C | caesarian
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| aka | above knee amputation
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| al | assisted living
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| am | morning
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| amb | ambulatory
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| amt | amount
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| ap | apical
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| approx | approximately
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| arom | active range of motion
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| asap | as soon as possible
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| as tol | as tolerated
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| ax | axillary
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| bid | two times a day
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| bka | below knee amputation
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| bld | blood
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| bm | bowel movement
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| bp | blood pressure
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| br | bedrest
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| brp | bathroom privileges
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| bs | blood sugar
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| bsc | bedside commode
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| _ c | with
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| C | centigrade
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| ca | cancer
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| CS | central supply
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| CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting
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| cath | catheter
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| cbc | complete blood count complete bed rest
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| cbr | complete bedrest
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| cc | cubic centimeters
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| ccu | coronary care unit
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| cdc | centers for disease control
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| chf | congestive heart failure
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| cl liq | clear liquid
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| cms | circulation motion sensation
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| cna | certified nursing assistant
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