abbreviations and symbols 2 107-212
I & D
incision and drainage
IICP
increased intracranial pressure
INR
International Normalized Ratio
I & O
intake and output
IV
intravenous
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
IS
incentive spirometry
IU or I.U.
international unit
JT
jejunostomy tube
JVD
jugular vein distention
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
LBP
low blood pressure, low back pain
LE
lower extremities
LFTs
liver function tests
LLE
left lower extremity
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LUE
left upper extremity
LUQ
left upper quadrant
LMP
last menstrual period
LOC
laxative of choice, level of consciousness
LOS
length of stay
LP
lumbar puncture
LR
lactated ringers (IV solution)
LTC
left to count (IV fluid)
L & W
living and well
MAE (EW)
moves all extremities (equally well)
MVA
motor vehicle accident
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
MS
multiple sclerosis
NAS
no added salt
NG
nasogastric
NKA
no known allergies
NPO
nothing by mouth
NS
normal saline (IV solution)
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
N & V
nausea and vomiting
N, V, D
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
NWB
no weight bearing