d/c
discontinue
D & C
dilation and curettage
DAT
diet as tolerated
DC
discontinue or discharge
del
delivery
Del. Rm.
delivery room
diff
differential
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR
do not resucitate
DOA
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DRG
diagnosis-related grouping
D/S
dextrose in saline
DT’s
delirium tremens
DW
distilled water
D5W 5%
dextrose in water
Dx
diagnosis