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NPO

Nothing by mouth

Dx

Diagnosis

pc

After meals

ac

Before meals

I & O

Intake & output

Emesis

Vomit

DB&C

Deep breath and caugh

IV

Intravenous

BRP

Bathroom privileges

AROM

Active range of motion

PROM

Passive range of motion

BM

Bowel movement

NKA

No known allergies

Fowler

Head of bed elevated

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing

Cyanosis

Bluish/purple discoloration of lips, skin, nails due to decreased oxygen

STAT

Urgent

Graduate

Measuring device for fluids

As tol

As tolerated

Frequency

Urination occurring more often than usual