Patient Status Abbreviations

Question 1

may include prescriptions for drugs, requests for therapy, or diagnostic tests.

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Medical orders

Question 2

The abbreviation tells the staff to provide the patient with a low-sodium diet.

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NAS

Question 3

The abbreviation means that no allergic reaction is expected.

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NKA

Question 4

The abbreviation directs the patient to get out of bed.

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OOB

Question 5

Before some procedures, the patient can have nothing in his or her stomach, so the physician will give the abbreviated order .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

NPO

Patient Status Abbreviations Answers