VS
vital signs
VSS
vital signs stable
BP
blood pressure
RR
respiratory rate
BPM or P
beats per minute or pulse
ADL
activities of daily living
c/o
complaint of
HIPAA
health insurance portability and accountability act
h/o
history of
PMH
past medical history
Hx
history
H&P
history and physical
I&O
input and output
NKDA
no known drug allergies
NKA
no known allergies
ETOH
alcohol
WNL
within normal limits
Dx
diagnosed
I&D
incision and drainage
MET
metastasis
PCA
patient controlled analgesia
Post op
after operation
Pre-op
before operation
RUE
right upper extremity