p-after
COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
hypo-low, less than normal
CVA-cerebrovascular accident, stroke
R-respirations
N/A-not applicable
q.i.d., qid-four times a day
FWB-full weight bearing
FF-force fluids
hyper-above normal, too fast, rapid
N.A.-nursing assistant
tx-treatment
q2h-every 2 hours
SDAT-Senile Dementia Alzheimer Type
ASVD-arteriosclerotic vascular disease
NCS-no concentrated sweets
ASHD-arteriosclerotic heart disease
DM-Diabetes Mellitus
IDDM-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
DON-director of nursing
G/C, g/c-Geri-chair
hx-history
HOB-head of bed
OOB-out of bed
T.P.R.-temperature, pulse, and respiration
hs-hour of sleep
NIDDM-Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NAS-no added salt
NKA-no known allergies
BRP-bathroom privileges
NPO-nothing by mouth
CHF-congestive heart failure
CBR-complete bedrest
MRSA-methicillin resistant staph aureus
OBRA-Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
fx-fracture
t.i.d., tid-three times a day
S/P-status post
URI-upper respiratory infection
PPE-personal protective equipment
BKA-below the knee amputation
DNR-do not resuscitate
AKA-above the knee amputation
stat-immediately
vs-vital signs
T.-temperature
q4h-every 4 hours
p.r.n., prn-when necessary
q3h-every 3 hours
q.h., qh-every hour
FR-fluid restriction
LTC-long-term care
I&O-intake and output
b.i.d.-two times a day
BP,B/P-blood pressure
BM-bowel movement
cc-cubic centimeters
amb-ambulatory
ADL-activities of daily living
lb.(s)-pound(s)
NA-sodium
ht-height
h, hr-hour
TB-tuberculosis
wt.-weight
w/c-wheelchair
UTI-urinary tract infection
RN-Registered Nurse
ROM-range of motion
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