A & A
awake and alert
ad lib
as desired
ADLs
activities of daily living
amb
ambulate
BID
2 times a day
BM
bowl movement
BRP
bath room privileges
DNR
do not resuscitate
DOA
dead on arrival
F/U
follow up
FWB, NWB
full weight bearing, non-weight bearing
HOB
head of bed
Hx
history
I & O
intake and output
NCR
no cardiac resuscitation
NPO
nothing by mouth
O2
oxygen
OOB
out of bed
OTC
over the counter
P
pulse
PO
by mouth
PR
by rectum
PRN
as needed
QID
4 times a day