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ADL
activities of daily living
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Ad Lib
as much as desired,at pleasure
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Adm
admitted or admission
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A/G
albumin/ globulin ratio
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AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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BP / or B/P
Blood pressure
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BLE
bilateral lower extremeties
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CNA
certified nurse assistant
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CNS
central nervous system
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CVA
cerebral vascular accident
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Diff
differential blood count
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LTCF
Long term care facility
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NIDDM
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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OSHA
occupational safety and health administration
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PEARL
pupils equal and reactive to light
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PPE
personal protective equipment
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PPP
palpable pedal pulses
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prep
prepare, preparation
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TAO
triple antibiotic ointment
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TPR
Temperature, pulse, respiration
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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