abd
abdomen
AC;a.c.
before meals
ADL
activities of daily living
ab lib
as desired
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AKA
above the knee amputation
AM
morning
AMB; amb
ambulate; ambulatory
amt
amount
ap: AP
apical
BE
barium enema (x-ray)
BKA
below the knee amputation
BM
bowel movement
BP
blood pressure
BRP
bathroom privileges
C
centigrade; celcius
Ca; CA
cancer
cal
calories
cath
catheter
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bed rest
CDC
centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
C/O
complains of