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with
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without
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PRN
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as needed
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D/C
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discharge
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amb
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ambulatory
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BRP
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bathroom privileged
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Q.I.D
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4 times a day
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T.I.D
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3 times a day
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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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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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Rx
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medication
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NKA
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no known allergies
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S/S
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signs and symptoms
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I/O
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intake/output
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HOB
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head of bed
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HTN
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hypertension
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COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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DM
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diabetes melitus
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BM
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bowel movement
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H.S
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hours of sleep
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ff
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forcing fluids (encourage pt/resident to drink more fluids)
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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C/O
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complaints of...
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NPO
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nil per os / nothing by mouth
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B & B
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bowel and bladder
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B.I.D
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twice a day
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qd
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everyday
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STAT
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immediately
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U/A
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urinalysis
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AROM
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active range of motion
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Dx
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diagnosis
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Tx
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Treatment
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Fx
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fracture
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NKDA
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no known drug allergies
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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N/V
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nausea and vomiting
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OOB
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out of bed
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CVA
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STROKE cerebral vascular accident
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IDDM
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insulin dependent diabetes melitus
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VOID
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urinate
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Syncope
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fainting
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Measuring Body Temp :
1. preferred route 2. least accurate route 3. most effective route |
1. oral
2. axillary 3. retal |
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Measuring Body Temp :
1. ave. temp and time for oral 2. ave. temp and time for axillary 3. ave. temp and time for rectal |
1. (under the tongue) 98.6 for 5 min.
2. 97.6 for 10 min. 3. 99.6 (with lube) for 3 min. tympanic = electronic by ear document T = ___ with degree sign and your initials and title |
