| Question | Answer |
| Ad Lib | can be up on their own (no staff)
|
Amb | Ambulate (can move around)
| ADLs | activities of daily living
| Ax | Axillary (under arm, arm pit)
| QD | everyday
| QID | 4 times a day
| BID | twice a day
| TID | three times a day
| BM | bowel movement
| BR | bed rest
| BRP | bathroom privilages
| BSC | bed side commode
| BS | blood sugar/bowel sound
| CHF | congestive heart failure
| CL Liq | clear liquids
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure
| DAT | diet as tolerated
| HTN | hypertension
| HOB | head of bed
| HOH | hard of hearing
| NG | nasogastric tube
| PPE | personal protective equipment
| UA | urine analysis
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
