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STAT

Immediately

VS

Vital Signs

Rx

Prescriptions

PRN

As Needed

HS

BedTime

NPO

Nothing By Mouth

PO

By Mouth

BID

Twice Daily

Q2H

Every 2 Hours

AMB

Ambulate


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MG

Milligram

mL

Milliliter

L

Liters

cc

Cubic Cenitmeter

tsp

Teaspoon

EKC/ECG

Electrocardiogram

D/C

Discontinue/Discharge

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

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