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c/o
 Definition
complains of
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CNA
 Definition
Certified Nursing Assistant
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CS
 Definition
central supply
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CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident stroke
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CVP
 Definition
central nervous pressure
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CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
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DAT
 Definition
diet as tolerated
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DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
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DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
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DON
 Definition
director of nursing
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D.r DR
 Definition
Doctor
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DRSG
 Definition
dressing
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DX
 Definition
diagnosis
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EMS
 Definition
emergency medical services
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exam
 Definition
examiniation
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FF
 Definition
force fluids
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FT
 Definition
foot
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F/U
 Definition
follow up
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GeriChair
 Definition
geriatric chair
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hr
 Definition
hour
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H20
 Definition
water
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HBV
 Definition
hepatitus B virus
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HIPAA
 Definition
health insurance portability and accountability act
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HIV
 Definition
Human immuno deffinciency virus
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HOB
 Definition
head of bed
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HS
 Definition
hour of sleep
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ht
 Definition
height
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HTN
 Definition
hypertension
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hyper
 Definition
above normal, too fast, rapid
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hypo
 Definition
less than normal, low
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inc
 Definition
incontinent
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I&O
 Definition
intake and output
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IV
 Definition
intravenous (within a vein)
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isol
 Definition
isolation
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L, LT
 Definition
left
Term
lab
 Definition
laboratory
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LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
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LTC
 Definition
long-term care
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LVN
 Definition
licensed vocational nurse
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M.D
 Definition
medical doctor
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MDS
 Definition
minimum data set
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Term
MEDS
 Definition
medications
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MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
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min
 Definition
minute
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mm HG
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
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mL
 Definition
milliliter
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MRSA
 Definition
methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus aureus
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MSDS
 Definition
material safety data sheet
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NA
 Definition
nursing assistant
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N/C
 Definition
no complaints, no call
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NG
 Definition
nasogastric
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NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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NVD
 Definition
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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OBRA
 Definition
Omnius Budget Reconciliation Act
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oz.
 Definition
ounce
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OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OSHA
 Definition
occupational safety and health administration
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p

 Definition
after
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p.c
 Definition
after meals
Term
per os
 Definition
by mouth
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peri care
 Definition
perineal care
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PO
 Definition
by mouth
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Term
PHI
 Definition
protected health information
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PPE
 Definition
personal protective equiptment
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p.r.n
 Definition
when necessary
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q

 Definition
every
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Term
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