abbreviations
SR
side rail
H2O
water
NPO
nothing by mouth
PO
by mouth
What is the main goal of hospice care
pain management/comfort care
liq
liquid
l or L
liter
ml or mL
milliliter
O2
oxygen
End of life care
hospice
amt
amount
cc
cubic centimeters
FF
frequent fluids
I & O
intake and output
A safety measure when administering O2 therapy to a resident
kinked tubing, unplugged tubing, don't smoke with O2 on, insure the O2 delivered is correct amt
NG
nasogastric
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
ac
before meals
pc
after meals
2 methods of delivering O2 to resident
nasal canula, mask
G-tube
gastrostomy tube
NCS
no concentrated sweets
NAS
List the 5 stages of loss and grief
1. Anger
2. Denial
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance