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DNR M1

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Allow natural death with supportive care, symptom management and the provision of comfort. Transfer to higher level of care if patient’s comfort needs are not met in current location.

Symptom ctrl
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer, do not treat conditions reversibly

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DNR M2

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Treat readily reversible medical problems and sustain life if possible within the capacity of the current location of care.

Symptom ctrl, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer

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DNR M3

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Sustain life and reverse medical problems. Transfer to acute care for investigations and treatment, including surgery as required.

Symptom ctrl, site transfer, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU (critical care)

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DNR C1

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Symptom ctrl, ICU, site transfer, treat reversible conditions

No: resuscitation, intubation

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DNR C2

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Everything but resuscitation.

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CPR C2

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Chest compressions, defibrillation, intubation for cardiac arrest.

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Abd/ abdo

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Abdomen / abdominal

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ACS

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acute coronary syndrome

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AF / AFib

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Atrial fibrillation

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AKI

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Acute kidney injury

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Angina

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Pain in chest (decrease O2 to heart tissue)

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Apex

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point of maximal heartbeat in chest

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ARDS

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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Acute renal failure

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Ascites

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Fluid in peritoneal cavity

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BPH

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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C. Diff

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Clostridium difficile: bacteria found in GI tract causing +++ diarrhea

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Ca

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Cancer

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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CAUTI

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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CKD

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Chronic kidney disease

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COPD, COPDE

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (exacerbated)

Bronchitis/emphysema/asthma

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CVA

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cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure

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DDD

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Degenerative disc disease

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DM

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Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2)

DMT1/DMT2

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DTs

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Delirium tremens

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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Dyspnea

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Shortness of breath

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ESRD

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End-stage renal disease

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34
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EtOH abuse

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Alcohol abuse

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35
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Fx / #

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Fracture

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36
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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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37
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GIB

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Gastrointestinal bleeding

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UGIB

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Upper gastrointestinal bleed

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GU

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Genitourinary

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40
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HAIs

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Healthcare associated infections

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HAP

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Health care acquired pneumonia

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HF

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Heart failure

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HOH

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Hard of hearing

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44
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HTN

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Hypertension

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IDDM

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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Ishemia

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Lack of blood to tissue

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47
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LLL

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Left lower lobe of lung

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LLQ

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Left lower quadrant of abdomen

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LUL

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left upper lobe of lung

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50
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…megaly

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Enlargement of organ (ie: hepatomegaly)

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51
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Mets

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Metastasis

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52
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MI

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Myocardial infarction

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MRSA

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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

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54
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NIDDM

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Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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55
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OA / RA

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Osteoarthritis / rheumatoid arthritis

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OCD

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

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57
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OP

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Osteoporosis

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58
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OSA

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Obstructive sleep apnea

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59
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Pallor

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Pale colour to skin

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PE

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Pulmonary embolus

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61
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PNA

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Pneumonia

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PVD

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Peripheral vascular disease

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RLL

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Right lower lobe of lung

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RLQ

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Right lower quadrant of abdomen

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RML

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Right middle lobe of lung

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RUL

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Right upper lobe of lung

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RUQ

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Right upper quadrant of abdomen

68
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SBO

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Small bowel obstruction

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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SOBOE

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Shortness of breath on exertion

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SP

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Suprapubic

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Syncope

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Fainting

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TIA

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Transient ischemic attack

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TURP

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Transurethral resection of the prostate

75
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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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Vertigo

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Dizziness

77
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VRE

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Vancomycin resistant enterococcus

78
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VTE

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Venous thromboembolism

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WOB

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Work of breathing

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A&O x3

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Alert and oriented, x3

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AAT

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Activity as tolerated

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ABx

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Antibiotics

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ac

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Before meals (referring to meds)

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ACP

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Advanced care planning

85
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Ad lib

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As desired

86
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ADLs

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Activities of daily living

87
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ALC

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Alternate level of care

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AM

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Morning

89
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Amt

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Amount

90
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AROs

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Antibiotic resistant organisms

91
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AVB

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Aggressive violent behaviour

92
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Ax

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Axilla (under the arm)

93
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BID

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Bis in die (twice a day)

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BM

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Bowel movement

95
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BMI

A

Body mass index

96
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BP

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Blood pressure

97
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BR

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Bathroom

98
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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

99
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BW

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Blood work

100
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Bx

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Biopsy

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C/

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With

102
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C/o

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Complaint of

103
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CAM

A

Confusion assessment method
Or
Complementary and alternative medicine

104
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Cap

A

Capsule

105
Q

cc

A

Cubic centimetre
Or
With meals

106
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CF

A

Clear fluids

107
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CIWA

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Clinical institute withdrawal assessment (reference to alcohol)

108
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CL

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Ceiling lift

109
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cm

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Centimetre

110
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CM

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Commode chair

111
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Comp

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Compound

112
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CPAP

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

machine for OSA-obstructive sleep apnea

113
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CT

A

Chest tube

114
Q

D/C

A

Discontinued
Or
Discharged

115
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DAT

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Diet as tolerated

116
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DB

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Disposable brief

117
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DB & C

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Deep breathing and coughing

118
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DNA

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Do not acknowledge (patient does not want his/her name made obvious)

119
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DNR / DNAR

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Do not resuscitate / do not attempt resuscitation

120
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Dx

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Diagnosis

121
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EC

A

Enteric coated

122
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EDD

A

Estimated discharge date

123
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EF

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Ejection fraction (helps diagnose the state of the heart’s left ventricle)

124
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Elix

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Elixir

125
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FF

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Full fluid (diet)

126
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FTT

A

Failure to thrive

127
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FWB

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Full weight bearing

128
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GCS

A

Glasgow Coma scale

129
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gm

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Gram

130
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gtt

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Drop

131
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h/hr

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Hour

132
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HFFM

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High-flow face mask (oxygen therapy)

133
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HOB

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Head of bed

134
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HR

A

Heart rate

135
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hs

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Hora somni (before bed)

136
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ht

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Height

137
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Hx

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History of

138
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I&O

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Intake and output (ins and outs)

139
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IADLs

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Instrumental activities of daily living

140
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IM

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Intramuscular route for injection

141
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IU

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International unit

142
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IV / IVF

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Intravenous route for administering fluids, blood products, medications

143
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kg

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Kilogram

144
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L

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Litre

145
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LBM

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Last bowel movement

146
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Liq

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Liquid

147
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LOC

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Level of consciousness

148
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lpm

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Litres per minute (O2)

149
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LTC

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Long term care

150
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MAiD

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Medical assistance in dying

151
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mcg

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Microgram

152
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MDI

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Metered dose inhaler

153
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MDROs

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Multi-drug resistant organisms

154
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Meds

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Medications

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