SOB
shortness of breath
D/C
discontinue or discharge
C/O
complains of
PRN
as needed
ad lib
as desired
BRP
bathroom privileges
BR
bedrest
AMB
ambulatory or ambulate
ABD
abdominal
c
with
AAO
Awake, Alert, Oriented
WNL
within normal limits
WC
wheel chair
UA
urinalysis
C&S
culture and sensitivity
ADL's
activities of daily living
QOD
every other day
BID
twice a day
TID
three times a day
QID
four times a day
QD
every day
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CT
Computed Tomography
HTN
Hypertension
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
a
before
ac
before meals
Ax
Axillary
BE
Barium Enema
BM
Bowel Movement
BP
Blood Pressure
JVD
Jugular Vein Distention
I&O
Intake and Output
HS
Hour of Sleep (Bedtime)
FX
Fracture
ECG or EKG
Electrocardiogram
DSD
Dry Sterile Dressing
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
s
Without
Q
Each
PC
After Meals