BM

bowel movement

DM

diabetes mellitus

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

GI

gastrointestinal

GTT

glucose tolerance test

IDDM

insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus

Na

sodium

NPO

nothing by mouth

N & V

nausea and vomiting

PO

orally by mouth

R

Rectal or respirations

TCDB

turn, cough, deep breathe