A
ADL
Activitie of daily living
twice a day
CA
cancer
DNR
do not resuscitate
EMT
emergency medical technician
amb
ambulate, walk
BE
Barium enema
CHF
congestive heart failure
DSD
dry sterile dressing
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
ANA
American Nurse's Association
BSC, bsc
bedside commode
cath
catheter; catheterize
DON
director of nursing
ETT
endotracheal tube
Anterior
BSE
breast self-examination
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DOA
Dead on arrival
ENT
ear, nose, throat
ARF
BRP
bathroom privileges
CVA
cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
Dx, dx
Diagnosis
ED
emergency department