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@
at
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a
before
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abd
abdomen
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ac
before meals
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ad lib
as desired
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ADL'S
activities of daily living
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AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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AKA
above knee amputation
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am
morning
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amb
ambulate/walk
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amt
amount
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ax
axillary
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B&B
bowel and bladder
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BID
twice a day
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BKA
below knee amputation
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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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C
celsius
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c
with
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c/o
complaints of
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Ca
cancer
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cardio
heart
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cath.
catheter
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CBR
complete bedrest
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cc
cubic centimeter
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CCU
cardiac care unit
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cerebro
brain
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CHF
congested heart failure
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
cardio pulmonary resuscitation
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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DC/dc
discontinue
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DNR
do not resuscitate
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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Dx
diagnosis
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ED
emergency depart of room
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ETOH
alcohol
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F
Fahrenheit
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F/U
follow up
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FWB
full weight bearing
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fx
fracture
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GI
gastrointestinal
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GT
gastrostomy tube
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GTT
glucose tolerance test
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gtt
drop
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GU
genitourinary
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gyn
gynecology
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H
hour
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hepat
liver
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HAI
healthcare associated infection
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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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HS
hour of sleep/bedtime
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ht
height
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Hx
history
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hyper
above
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hypo
below
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ICU
intensive care unit
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inc.
incontinent
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IV
intravenous
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L
left/liter
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LE
lower extremity
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LOC
level of consciousness
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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MD
medical doctor
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min
minute
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mL
milliliter
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MDS
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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MS
multiple sclerosis
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NA
nursing assistant
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NAC
nursing assistant certified
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NAR
nursing assistant registered
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naso
nose
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NG
nasogastric
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NKA
no known allergies
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noc.
night
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NPO
nothing per mouth
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O2
oxygen
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OBRA
Omnibus budget reconciliation act
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OOB
out of bed
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OR
operating room
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os
opening or mouth
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OT
occupational therapy
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p
post
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pc
after meals
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per
by/through
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po
per mouth
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post op
after surgery
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PPE
personal protective equipment
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PRN
as necessary
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pt
patient
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PT
physical therapy
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Q
every
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Q2h
every 2 hours
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QH
every hour
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QID
4x a day
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