C abbreviation

Ca-calcium

CA- cancer

CABG coronary artery bypass graft

CAD coronary artery disease

CAUTI - catheter associated urinary tract infection

CBC- complete blood count

CBC-w/ diff differential

CBR - complete bed rest

CC - chief complaint

CCU - coronary or critical care unit

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDI, C-Diff - clostridium difficile infection-

CEU - continuing education unit

CHF - congestive heart failure

CLABSI - central line associated bld stream infection

cl liq - clear liquid

CMP - comprehensive metabolic panel

CNA certified nursing assistant/aide

CNS central nervous system

c/o complains of

COPD- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

COVID-19 coronavirus disease of 2019

CP- Chest pain, cerebral palsy

CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure

CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CRNP - certified registered nurse practitioner

C&S - culture and sensitivity

CSF - cerebrospinal fluid

CT - computerized tomography

CTS - carpal tunnel syndrome

CVA - cerebral vascular accident

CXR -chest x-ray

CVC - central venous catheter