1
abd
abdomen
AP
Apical
BM
bowel movement
amb
ambulate/ambulatory
BP
blood pressure
cath
catheter
AM
morning
ADL
activities of daily living
BRP
bathroom privileges
amt
amount
AKA
above-the-knee amputation
c
with
BR
bedrest
BKA
below-the-knee amputation
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C
centigrade
Celsius
ac
before meals
c/o
complains of
DON
director of nursing
drsg
dressing
ad lib
as desired
Dx
diagnosis
Fx
fracture
GI
gastrointestinal
FBS
fasting blood sugar