Patient care & orders
NPO
what is "Nothing by mouth"
SBP & DBP
systolic blood pressure & diastolic blood pressure
HOB
head of bed
PMH
past medical history
N/V
nausea & vomiting
BID
Twice a day
LOC
Level of consciousness
Bilat
bilateral
R/O
rule out
UTI
urinary tract infection
PRN
"as needed"
VS
vital signs
LUE
Left upper extremity
Hx
history
SOB
shortness of breath
Ad lib
"as desired"
s/s
signs & symptoms
LLE
left lower extremity
DC
discontinue or discharge
OOB
out of bed
abbreviation for before meals, after meals?
before: ac
after: pc
C/D/I
clean, dry, intact (usually wound/dressing description)
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
WNL
within normal limits
NKA
no known allergies