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122 Cards in this Set
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@
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at
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abd
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abdomen
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ac
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before meals
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADL's
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Activities of Daily Living
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am
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morning
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AIDS
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acquired immune-deficency syndrome
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amb
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ambulate
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amt
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amount
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ax
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axillary (underarm)
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B & B
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bladder and bowel
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BID
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twice a day
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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BR
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Bed Rest
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BRP
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Bathroom Privaleges (sell ambulate to bathroom)
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C
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celsius
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c/o
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complains of
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Ca
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cancer
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cardio
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heart
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cath.
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catheter
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CCU
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Cardiac Care Unit
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cerebro
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brain
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
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cardio pulmonary resuscitation
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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DC
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discontinue
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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Dr.
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Doctor
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Dx
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diagnosis
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F
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Farenheit
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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ft
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feet
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fx
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fracture
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gal
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gallon
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GI
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gastro intestinal
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gt
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one drop
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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gtt
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two drops
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GU
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genito-urinary
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gyn
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gynecology
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H
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hour
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H20
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water
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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hemi
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half
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hepat
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liver
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HOB
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head of bed
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HOH
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hard of hearing
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HS
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hour of sleep/bedtime
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ht
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height
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hyper
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above
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hypo
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below
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I+O
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intake & output
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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in
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inches
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inc.
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incontinent
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IV
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intravenous
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L
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liter
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LE
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lower extremity
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RLE
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right lower extremity (right leg)
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LLE
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left lower extremity (left leg)
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lb
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pound
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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MD
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medical doctor
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MI
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myocardial infraction (heart attack)
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min
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minute
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ml
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millitliter
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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NA
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nursing assistant
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NAC
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nursing assistant certified
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NAR
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nursing assistant registered
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naso
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nose
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NG
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nasogastric
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NKA
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no known allergies
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noc.
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night
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NOP
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nothing per os(oral)
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02
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oxygen
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OBRA
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omnibus budget reconciliation act
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OOB
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out of bed
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os
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opening or mouth
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OT
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occupational therapy
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oz
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ounce
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pc
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after meals
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per
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by
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pm
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evening
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po
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per os/mouth
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post op
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after surgery
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PRN
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as necessary
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pt
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patient
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PT
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physical therapy
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Q
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every
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Q2H
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every two hours
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QH
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every hour
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QID
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4 times a day
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R
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rectal
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RN
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Registered Nurse
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ROM
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range of motion
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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AROM
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active range of motion
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SBA
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stand by assistance
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SOB
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short of breath
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spec.
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specimen
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stat
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immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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T
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temperature
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TB
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tuberculosis
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tbsp
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tablespoon
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TID
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three times a day
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respiration
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UA
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urinalysis
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UE
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upper extremity
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RUE
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right upper extremity (right arm)
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LUE
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left upper extremity (left arm)
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URI
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upper respitory infection
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VS
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vital signs
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w/c
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wheelchair
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WT
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weight
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