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ABG
arterial blood gas
ac
before meals
ad lib
freely as desired
am
morning
ADL
activities of daily living
bid
two times a day
BM
BP
blood pressure
BRP
bathroom privileges
c/o
complains of
CA
cancer
CBC
complete blood count
cc
cubic centimeters
CHF
congestive heart failure
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
D5W
5% dextrose in water
dc
discontinue
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DNR
do not resuscitate
dx
diagnosis
EKG, ECG
electrocardiogram
Fe
iron
FUO
fever of unknown origin